Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Patrick is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Patrick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Patrick abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Obsidian (16 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: This northern man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His clothes are grease stained in places. His crest is gold, silky, and of moderate length. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Mehen was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Soapmaker. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. Peridot (70 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with pastel slacks. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly warhammers and hand crossbows. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Anverth was born with his father's beautiful face. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 280 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).