Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears his silver hair down. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing a long, pastel cloak. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Burgell lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Burgell was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Sage. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 23000 sp.

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His hair is dark red and very short. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He carries a battered shield and tarnished pickaxe as well. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Glassblower hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Iolite (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His crest is brass and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp.