Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears baggy red pantaloons and a green scarf, marred by beers. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Erdan was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Erdan decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3100 gp. Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp).

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this northern man wears dull yellow sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Bounty Hunter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Bounty Hunter again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear red tank tops with tan pants. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat and is in decent physical shape. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Naal speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Naal was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 pp.