Description: He stands about 5'2" and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Crowbar.

Description: This light-skinned male has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to open a new tavern

Bonds: Job, Rich, Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, he is not a threatening figure. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Roofer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 gp.