Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and usually wears his black robe and has his greataxe always slung over his shoulder. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has no hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a Doctor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Junk Dealer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. His hair is short and auburn. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He takes great joy in being the best Layabout in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Everard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Layabout for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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 he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp). 1 Hourglass. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Crowbar.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Balimaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.