Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Layabout born in the past three hundred years. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He wears tattered old clothes. His tied-back hair is silver. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Frederick is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Solomon is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2700 sp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, marred by sweets. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Opinionated, Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: A 6'6" eastern man, he usually wears his black robe and has his longsword always slung over his shoulder. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp).