Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and dresses like a well dressed Cook does. His brown hair is singed and shortened. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Cook. He's also a talented Barrister, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1100 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Varis 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. 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1600 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple violet robe with black stripes complete with hood. He is physically well-built. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Gifted from a young age, Erevan studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Nature, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2400 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries a battered shortbow and tarnished spear as well. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Peridot (20 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.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Traki was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Cook. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 900 gp.