Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is golden and very short. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. 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: Akoth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Spy, but he got bored and became a Locksmith. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Locksmith.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a spy again

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). White pearl (120 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has blonde hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 60000 cp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He worked as a nervous Merchant and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Merchant.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Being a Soapmaker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Beggar but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Beggar work with an outfit from a few towns over. Beggar work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and balancing his hectic life and new beggar responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 120 gp.