Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and brown tie. He carries with him a set of spears, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his silver hair down. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 13. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Gilbert hails from a village terrorized by drow. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Gilbert alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gilbert fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 280 pp. Blue sapphire (600 gp). Jet (160 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is typically in his Painter uniform. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear flannel. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. With wild brown hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vonana fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She wears baggy black pantaloons and a violet scarf. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her skin is flawless and her silver eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Astaro wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 50000 cp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Bookbinder profession.

History: Callybon lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His head has been shaved. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Frouse's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses like a well dressed Painter does. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Painter.

Motivation: To be a Stylist again; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red garnet (80 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a brown feathered hat and brown clothes. His long cinnamon fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has green eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Soapmaker. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 210 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His ears are large.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Stylist arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). 4 Holy water. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 2 Smokesticks. 1 Tanglefoot bags.