Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'7" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. He has amber eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. 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 Doctor. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: 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; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black hair is singed and shortened. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he is content

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Sard (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Onyx (30 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". He wears a fancy grey suit, and his gloved hand is found clutching a trident. His black hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Paelias liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Jet (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his red hair up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and doesn't want to be a farmer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 sp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp).