Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a grey feathered hat and grey clothes. He has wavy silver 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: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Howard was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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 has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Emotional, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a green cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the north to a Architect, Cory learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Cory alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Cory and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jade (40 gp). Rose (50 gp). Jet (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jet (40 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a fancy tan suit. His bronze crest is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shamash fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Military, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a long, blue cloak. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born into a rich family. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Now he works as a dancing tutor during his time off.

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

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword. He has rusty crest. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Kaladan was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 cp.