Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Vanuath grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Vanuath. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly nunchakus and spears. He wears his white hair up. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Being a Courier kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1200 pp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Coral (150 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, marred by beers. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a Armorer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1200 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Uthemar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To pay off his debts.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.