Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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 into a rich family. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Assassin but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Justice, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: An older man who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, he is not a threatening figure. He has a very tight haircut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Theodoric has worked very hard to control his curse. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a blue costume with the symbols of strength on his torso, marred by teas. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His ears are large.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Sailor born in the past three hundred years. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sailor.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Sard (80 gp).