Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shortspear on his belt. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Adelard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Performer business.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Pink pearl (70 gp). Star ruby (500 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. 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 used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 19000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Tim was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears just a white suit. His hair is red and very short. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Barrister first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Reynard was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp.