Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: A 5'6" western man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His first spouse was a Brewer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is typically in his Painter uniform. His white hair is long and unkept. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

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

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is very fat, and dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a white coat with grey slacks. She wears her red hair down. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.