Description: A middle-aged man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and is pretty ugly. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bookbinder 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: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. The war was a terrible time for him, and Thorin does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

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. A gifted student he started as a Barber, but he got bored and became a Mayor. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His brass crest, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Nadarr hails from a village terrorized by drow. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Nadarr alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Einkil was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Slave Trader. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish, Secretive, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 40 pp.