Description: He wears a simple blue robe with tan stripes complete with hood, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. He has wavy white hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). Now he works as a poetry tutor during his time off.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. His crest is bronze and curly. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2800 sp.

Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Veit hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Butcher they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Cook, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Revenge; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'2". He wears just a green suit. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 12000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.