Description: Standing 6'2", this man wears a worn and beaten armor. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Zepar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1100 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 (60 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a green and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. His tied-back hair is silver. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His childhood dream was to be a Shoemaker, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Body Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His long beige fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Terse, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 160 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is cut close to his head. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.