Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has moderate length red hair. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. After coming to the age of reason, Shane took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Performer for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Full Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barkeep. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has red hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His clothes are grease stained in places. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a Marshal, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Don was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Interpreter. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 gp. Fire opal (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.