Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has no hair. His violet 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 cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Arannis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longswords and nunchakus. His crest is scarlet and very short. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Depressed, Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Family, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a fancy grey suit. He wears his brown hair up. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

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. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Heian was born with his father's beautiful face. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Heian was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 70 gp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: An older man who wears white trousers with black and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his chestnut hair up. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gildmak will drive conversation. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Gildmak was born with his father's beautiful face. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Coral (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp).