Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3200 sp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this eastern man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His silver hair is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 57. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents enrolled him in a Bard school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Amber (140 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Coral (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. He has a hunchback. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in a small island village. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has moderate length auburn hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Carter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 sp. Banded agate (13 gp). Amber (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'0", this man prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is black and very short. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 18000 sp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Onyx (50 gp).