Description: Standing 5'2", this man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He worked as a nervous Mercenary and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears long strands of sapphire and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has no hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He tends to wear a large brown jacket. He has wavy golden hair. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Aelar was born the youngest of three triplets. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Black star sapphire (400 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'4" and wears a pastel vest and prefers tan and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His silver hair is cut short. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Lucan 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. Lucan decided he wanted neither the life of his father 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. 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: Money/treasure; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has wavy auburn hair. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Knight job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Knight responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.