Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished shield as well. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 16. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Gimgen's homeland. Gimgen decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 220 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His amber 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. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He stands about 3'8" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Boddynock and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Jade (150 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has moderate length brown hair. His face is scarred and worn.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 sp. Tourmaline (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.