Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has wavy auburn hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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 born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of a Bookbinder, who enjoyed hunting, Purson was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Gerard is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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. Gerard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Guy was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Assassin. 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 reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Fire opal (900 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).