Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His auburn hair is cut short. His ears are large.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is obsessed with his god.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He stands about 4'9" and wears a fancy grey suit. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 290 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He is physically well-built. His blonde hair is still thick. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Debt. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this eastern man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His brown hair is still thick. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Traki's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He carries a battered shortspear and tarnished hand crossbow as well. He wears his chestnut hair down. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Laucian is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fortune-teller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). White pearl (130 gp).