Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'7" and dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with black slacks. His hair is white and very short. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hadarai fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'3" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a hand crossbow on his belt. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sculptor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 30 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp).