Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His head has been shaved. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Bookbinder born in the past three hundred years. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a jeweler again

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'3" and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a butcher again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 150 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 120 pp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and carries greataxes. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. 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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Korfel grew up listening to his father's many stories. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 8000 sp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a pastel tunic with yellow highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His black hair is thinning but still full. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Varis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of a Laborer, who enjoyed hunting, Varis was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.