Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Norman was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Norman decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Scribe kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Alice was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Alice was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Alice decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a blue shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has no hair. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the north to a Spice Merchant, Alexandre learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 sp. Carnelian (60 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp).