Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe, marred by chocolates. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Adventurer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the south to a Adventurer, Paelias learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. After coming to the age of reason, Paelias took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Adventurer for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aelar's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He worked as a nervous Spy and found it very stressful. He became a Spy soon after.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He dresses like a well dressed Servant does. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His childhood dream was to be a Jeweler, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Servant for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a jeweler again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: German accent

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

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a worn and beaten armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is white and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 290 pp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.