Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Born to a Mason, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When Purban reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his auburn hair up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1300 sp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: Standing 2'11", this man very much looks the part of a Architect. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of a Carpenter, who enjoyed hunting, Krimmon was taken on many hunting expeditions. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Architect for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Architect responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 120 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His scarlet crest is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, his mother struggled to pay the bills. 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: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). White opal (900 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 2'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has no hair. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Engraver. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Faran was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1200 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.