Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He wears a black vest and prefers grey and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a hunchback. His head has been shaved. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She wears her chestnut hair down. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born to a Brewer, her father struggled to pay the bills. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 sp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp).

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is cut close to his head. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Sage arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Merchant, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Merchant. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She carries with her a set of lances on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Helen was born with her mother's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Helen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.