Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a grey shirt, with a violet mid length shorts with violet tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the east to a Miner, Ar-Kaius learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Ar-Kaius was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Miner. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Miner for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 10 pp. Amethyst (50 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears professional attire. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Gimûb hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Gimûb was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Shepherd they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Barrister, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing a long, grey cloak. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Diggory enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Diggory hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Laborer does. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has brown hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Arannis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 tends to his Laborer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Thunderstones.