Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears an entirely black suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length white hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a Glassblower, his mother struggled to pay the bills. 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 was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of a Bookbinder, who enjoyed hunting, Purson was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: To end his boredom; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Gerard is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gerard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Guy was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Assassin. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Fire opal (900 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting gnolls, the young Orryn began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp.