Description: An older man who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop hair cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. 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 son.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He carries with him a set of swords, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black hair is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'3" eastern man, he is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Sailor. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 60 pp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). White opal (400 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He usually wears his blue robe and has his bastard sword always slung over his shoulder. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His head has been shaved. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Selfish. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp).