Description: He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tourmaline (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears a worn and beaten armor. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a red feather.

Personality: He is a Farmer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Laucian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He's also a talented Barrister, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and many brigands want him driven away

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Family, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly rapiers and longswords. His tied-back hair is silver. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Laucian was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'1" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He comes from a rich western family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in earthy colors with a white and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 sp.