Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His hair is white and curly. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Peren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hammers and monstrous two handed axes. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born in the north. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1800 gp. Sard (50 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Halimath was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 80000 cp. Jet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: This man wears bulky green painted plate armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Lamlis was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and 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

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue tunic with red highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. His tied-back hair is auburn. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Ahvain hails from a village terrorized by drow. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 70000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Coral (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp).