Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, marred by teas. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: To be a Bellfounder again; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A 5'10" western man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. 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 born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Balimaar has worked very hard to control his curse. 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: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Greedy, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 130 pp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He stands about 5'6" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, 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 chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Heward hails from a village terrorized by illithids. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 sp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jade (100 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).