Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. 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, Himo is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the west to a Performer, Himo learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Performer and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Performer.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Cook arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insomniac, Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears dull violet sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He got into the Weaver business at a young age. A freak accident while working with his Bookbinder father left him crippled. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Citrine (50 gp). White pearl (150 gp).

Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, and he perpetually has his whip ready. He wears his auburn hair up. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a Layabout first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Peren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1400 gp.