Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is cut short. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Nicholas speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Nicholas grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Nicholas. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. 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: Born to a Brewer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His white hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2100 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the south to a Shoemaker, Hoshgrish learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Hoshgrish liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Amber (40 gp). 4 Acid flasks. 4 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Holy water.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.