Description: He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Ratbag was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Nelkin never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a Shepherd, his father struggled to pay the bills. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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 he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This malnourished man is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His blue crest is singed and shortened. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Shamash 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 50 pp. Silver ewer (20 gp).