Description: This man is very fat, and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 sp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Isabella will drive conversation. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 700 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Theobald does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Secretive. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With wild blonde hair. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Cecily is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by unlife.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.