Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Healer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Being a Healer 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 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 possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Varis was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Thamior embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 became a Shepherd soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp).

Description: This southern man sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his golden hair up. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Aerdeth lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1800 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Dyer, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has shaved his head bald. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.