Description: This man is very fat, and wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Nicholas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a knight again

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: A 5'5" southern man, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is brown and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a great chef.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep green spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Courier. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp.