Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Rurik was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Black pearl (1600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His rusty crest is greasy and uncared for. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This man wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His hair is white and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

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 a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 150 gp. Rose (30 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Andram was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Andram's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Andram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Sard (50 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Zircon (50 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: He wears a white costume with the symbols of his god on his torso, and carries monstrous two handed axes. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Map Maker profession.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Map Maker again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive, Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.