Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. His auburn hair is cut short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Fortune-teller father left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp. Malachite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His childhood dream was to be a Painter, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Gardener job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Malachite (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available she will default to her monstrous two handed axe, and is pretty ugly. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 gp.