Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arannis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He tends to wear a large tan jacket. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black opal (1600 gp).

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Varis 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. Varis 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He usually wears his green robe and has his kukri always slung over his shoulder. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1200 pp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is long and red with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Thamior was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. 4 Smokesticks. 5 Acid flasks. 1 Everburning torch.