Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a large tan jacket. His white hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1300 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a brown shirt with thin black vertical stripes and pastel pants. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

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 has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly crossbows and falchions. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. 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; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a grey vest and prefers black and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He wears an eyepatch.

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 is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp).