Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a red collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Paelias was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Emerald (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is still thick. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Rolen hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His first spouse was a Bricklayer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Rolen was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Rose (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Coral (160 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Jade (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears long strands of opal and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. The war was a terrible time for him, and Efferil does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Efferil was born with his father's beautiful face. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Efferil was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.