Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with tan slacks. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thervan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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: 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 has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3100 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears professional attire. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He is portly but not overly obese. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 280 pp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). White pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.