Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has no hair. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 9000 sp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats, and he perpetually has his longbow ready. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Beiro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Quarion lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is chestnut and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. 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 a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). During his travels, Traki and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Traki discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Traki fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He's in love; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is red and curly. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He worked as a nervous Miner and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Miner.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.