Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'8" and has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Canary diamond (5000 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple yellow robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. He carries a battered flail and tarnished axe as well. He wears his blonde hair up. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is an amazing painter.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Gardener.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a large grey jacket. He has moderate length white hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Laborer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Laborer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is red and curly. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Military, Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Sard (30 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Jade (80 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp).