Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Ahvain has worked very hard to control his curse. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Berrian hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'8" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is silver. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Laborer. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in the west. He worked as a nervous Laborer and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Laborer.

Motivation: To be a Assassin again.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 80000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Rolen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a husky man, who tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is short and brown. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Disease, Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).