Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, marred by teas. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He got into the Gardener business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He struck the Gardener job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1500 gp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is an amazing painter.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Azaki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a long, violet cloak. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Theren embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Theren 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. Theren decided he wanted neither the life of his mother 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: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1200 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 90 pp. Malachite (14 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jet (40 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rose (20 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.