Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a lance on his belt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'0" when asserting himself. His tied-back hair is auburn. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Roofer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Roofer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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. Rurik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Slave, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Chrysoprase (60 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears skinny pants and wears a red and black robe with the hood down. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Dimble hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His crest, while still mostly rusty, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed, Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender man is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Gifted from a young age, Sammal studied abroad. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Sammal has worked very hard to control his curse. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amber (90 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in the south. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp.