Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

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. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fortune-teller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (5 gp).

Description: Standing 5'0", this man wears a green Stetson hat and green clothes. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Carpenter. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats, and he perpetually has his morningstar ready. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1400 gp. Black star sapphire (600 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Varis 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. A gifted student he started as a Navigator, but he got bored and became a Dilettante. He's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Gennal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Tailor responsibilities is difficult; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 15000 sp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Azurite (8 gp). White opal (500 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).