Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is long and unkept. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Heian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Raer studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp).

Description: He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. He is physically well-built. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Laucian was born the youngest of three triplets. Laucian abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1600 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gray eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

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 also has developed a complete distrust of the Gardener profession.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He worked as a nervous Weaver and found it very stressful. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Weaver responsibilities is difficult; and to be a gardener again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His head has been shaved. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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 greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp).