Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He has moderate length auburn hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Howard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears professional attire. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dariff grew up listening to her mother's many stories. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He very much looks the part of a Dilettante. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He got into the Dilettante business at a young age. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Dilettante. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dilettante.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His brass crest is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Hedonist. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He has brown eyes and a violet hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich, In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp).

Description: This northern man wears professional attire. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sard (70 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Sard (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).