Description: This man stands a little under 3'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a fancy black suit. His red hair is cut short. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. 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: To unite with his sister; and doesn't want to be a beggar and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a large brown jacket. His hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. His hair is cut close to his head. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Pikar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He uses divination through singing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Guy was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).