Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a Shepherd, his mother struggled to pay the bills. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Riardon alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Bonds: In love, Enemies, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1800 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears an entirely blue suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He got into the Healer business at a young age. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 11000 sp. Hematite (4 gp). Rose (50 gp).

Description: He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 350 pp.

Description: He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Korfel liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fisher.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 180 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 pp. White pearl (60 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Amber (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.