Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Lazy. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Coral (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a large black jacket. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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 slaver, Duergath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Wizard school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has brown hair. 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 has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born into a rich family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Fearful, Mundane, Racist. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He wears his orange fur up. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Flask alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2100 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).