Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'3". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1 Silk rope.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Body Guard born in the past three hundred years. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born in the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 70 gp. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This southern man is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has black hair. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Frederick hails from a village terrorized by goblins. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2400 gp. Jade (90 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Coral (90 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Scribe uniform. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Scribe. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Average lock.