Description: An older man who wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is scarred and worn.

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. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and he is content

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 9000 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rose (80 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Coral (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man has the majority of his body covered in plate. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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 born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Soveliss was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Soveliss decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Nim enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. Being a Architect 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 has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1200 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Jet (130 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aelar 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. After a long history of fighting, Aelar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 10000 sp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp).