Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He very much looks the part of a Layabout. He is an epitome of beauty. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Broce was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 30000 cp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, red shirt, and green tie. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished sai as well. His blue crest has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He enjoys reading and quiet.

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. His first spouse was a Shoemaker, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small white hat.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He found a children's book about a Gnome Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Red garnet (70 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Delebean never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.