Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Nicholas was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and someone believes him a fraud

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His brown hair is thinning but still full. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak, and carries swords. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length red fur. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Art speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and is pretty ugly. He wears his brown hair down. 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 can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tod studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: An older man who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop fur cut. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Rose (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Jet (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Malachite (16 gp).