Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a long, black cloak. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He works hard and plays hard.

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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'7" and is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Aramil is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He got into the Dilettante business at a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Amber (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is cut close to his head. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Emerald (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sickle on his belt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 70 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp).