Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: This man wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scimitar, just in case. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He is portly but not overly obese. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Beiro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and revenge

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has wavy white hair. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He has no hair. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: To be a Fortune-teller again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

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

Possessions: 2000 gp. Emerald (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.