Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2300 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Jade (40 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Malachite (9 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Eiravel was born the youngest of three triplets. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Traki took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up hand crossbow and armor he uses now. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is long and brown with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Ivellios lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.