Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born in a small plains village. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Lazy, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 150 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. His hair is silver and very short. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When Arannis reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Being a Dyer 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: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2200 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His brown hair is cut short. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 10000 sp. Azurite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sailor for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Paelias speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Paelias grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.