Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Namfoodle enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Namfoodle was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a masseuse again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a red costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Layabout business.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Debt, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts, he is not a threatening figure. He has blonde hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He worked as a nervous Bounty Hunter and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bounty Hunter for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 45000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His crest is short and scarlet. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Torinn was born the youngest of three triplets. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Family, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2500 sp.