Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he usually wears his brown robe and has his shortbow always slung over his shoulder. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Blacksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Slave, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1100 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'3" northern man, he wears tan trousers with yellow and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Koeth lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 Locksmith. He has achieved small success as a Locksmith.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 13000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears an entirely pastel suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Actor and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 gp. Malachite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. The war was a terrible time for him, and Efferil does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1100 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is long and unkept. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 sp.