Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He wears his red hair up. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Theren 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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Theren grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Theren. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 pp. Moss agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly monstrous two handed axes and swords. His silver hair is singed and shortened. He has amber eyes and a green hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Traki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

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. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Heian grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Heian. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear flannel. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Riardon speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Riardon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. One day when Riardon was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Riardon was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Sard (70 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Rose (70 gp).