Description: This man is very fat, and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Crown-heir but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 900 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Amber (120 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. His tied-back hair is silver. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Mindartis is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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 used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses like a well dressed Mayor does. His head has been shaved. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Mayor for hire.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and balancing his hectic life and new mayor responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 30 pp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).