Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Rael alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1300 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and black handkerchief worn on his left side. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Nim lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Assassin hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears baggy white pantaloons and a green scarf. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. Malachite (13 gp). Black opal (1000 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has silver hair. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. After months of barely getting by, Erdan managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries a battered scythe and tarnished warhammer as well. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Halimath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 60 pp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Fire opal (500 gp).