Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Gomory enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This western man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has shaved his head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the west. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Tod alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his nunchaku. He has a very tight haircut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He takes great joy in being the best Beggar in town.

History: Varis was born with his father's beautiful face. A gifted student he started as a Courier, but he got bored and became a Beggar. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new beggar responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, brown shirt, and violet tie, and carries axes. His black fur is matted, messy, and big. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Five hails from a village terrorized by orcs. At a young age his mother died while driving off some orcs. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in axe use. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Five fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His purple hair is still thick. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Paymon hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Paymon was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Paymon decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 22000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.