Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is long and unkept. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Coral (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a fancy grey suit. His hair is brown and curly. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Azaki was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He has red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sailor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Being a Sailor kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

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. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Carrie was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mercenary for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a white coat with brown slacks. He has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Aust hails from a village terrorized by drow. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp).