Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His white hair is long and unkept. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arannis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he usually wears his brown robe and has his falchion always slung over his shoulder. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is obsessed with his god.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He worked as a nervous Layabout and found it very stressful. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'4" northern man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Erdan embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is physically well-built. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an entirely grey suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Traki has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).