Description: This man wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants, she is not a threatening figure. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Server

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a simple black robe with green stripes complete with hood, marred by chocolates. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born in the south to a Bookbinder, Ar-Karo learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Emerald (1500 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. He wears his rusty crest down. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and wears a yellow feathered hat and yellow clothes. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears blue trousers with brown and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His white hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Theren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He carries a battered crossbow and tarnished dagger as well. His dark red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Thamuz alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Thamuz was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He takes great joy in being the best Fortune-teller in town.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Naal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to be a engraver again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'3". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 gp.