Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and carries rapiers. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Umpen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 180 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull white iron scale mail. His hair is white and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his silver eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Qemuel and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: An older man who wears dark leathers with embroidery, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Namfoodle was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 sp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp).