Description: 6'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His hair is red and curly. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

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 has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Purson alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Purson and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 pp. Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Amber (40 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'6" northern man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 also has developed a complete distrust of the Painter profession.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After months of barely getting by, Igden managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 160 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice, Joker. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He has gray eyes and a pastel hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. Thorpe is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp).