Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the north to a Blacksmith, Xappan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Blacksmith. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 120 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: He wears a blue vest and prefers white and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His red hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Euron was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Butcher and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is typically in his Layabout uniform. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a great chef.

History: Baern was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Layabout. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Layabout.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with black slacks. His hair is blonde and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.