Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Theren grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Theren. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Adventurer, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He got into the Layabout business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Layabout. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Iolite (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Raer was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Raer grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Raer. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. He wears his golden hair down. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sailor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Slave Trader. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is a great chef.

History: Born in the west to a Slave Trader, Eiravel learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp.