Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears a blue costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He has a hunchback. He wears his silver hair up. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 pp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, blue shirt, and black tie. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 gp. Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he prefers to wear flannel. His white hair is thinning but still full. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Ahvain was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Amber (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears baggy green pantaloons and a white scarf. His hair is silver and curly. He has violet eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Aramil is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Aramil was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Aramil decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp).