Description: This eastern woman wears an entirely black suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Avice was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Avice was born on a far eastern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Painter. After a long history of fighting, Avice and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'11" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Gunter was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the south to a Cartwright, Reynard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 3 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Acid flasks. 1 Everburning torch.