Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Bowyer does. He has a very tight haircut. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bowyer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bowyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bowyer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bowyer for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1100 gp. Star ruby (900 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Red garnet (150 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'8" and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Fivin will drive conversation. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and is pretty ugly. He wears his brown hair down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Painter born in the past three hundred years. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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 further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Varis was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Varis decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2500 gp. Peridot (50 gp). White opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 pp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.