Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears dull brown sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. His hair is always cut to a buzz. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His chestnut hair is cut short. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Erdan 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. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rose (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple violet robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. 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 reunite with his absent mother; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2300 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He has a hunchback. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is baby faced.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2300 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.