Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He carries a battered morningstar and tarnished shortspear as well. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. 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: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Banker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears tattered old clothes. His red hair is singed and shortened. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). White opal (900 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Eye agate (7 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Erdan was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. 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 golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

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 a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barber hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.