Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. His hair is always cut to a buzz. 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 is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is typically in his Cook uniform. His black hair is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has moderate length white hair. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Peren speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady black eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Astar has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 37000 sp. Black pearl (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Iolite (30 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a worn and beaten armor. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Adran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.