Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a violet costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His golden hair is braided into rings. His ears are large.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Beggar for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Jade (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'2" and wears professional attire. His red hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aramil 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 father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Red garnet (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Rose (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he usually wears his grey robe and has his whip always slung over his shoulder. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane, Racist. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: This man wears bulky green painted plate armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Naill was born with his father's beautiful face. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Being a Herbalist kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 190 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.