Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears dull white sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scimitar, just in case. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Assassin who has hired him part-time. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Erdan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Jade (110 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Dayereth wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Warlock, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

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. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 3 Antitoxin. 3 Antitoxin.