Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large grey jacket. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has shaved his head bald. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt. He carries a battered shield and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. He has wavy white hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. 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: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Adran's homeland. Adran decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Paelias is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, Paelias studied abroad. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Paelias was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull green iron scale mail. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

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. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

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

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large blue jacket. He carries with him a set of longswords, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. 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: A powerful slaver made him what he is. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Mentor, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp.