Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'3" and wears a yellow shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and black pants. He wears his red hair up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Nim is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Nim has worked very hard to control his curse. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy, Mundane, Disease. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3100 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Efferil lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Tanner they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Gardener, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1900 gp. Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy white hair. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has a crush on the local glassblower

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jacinth (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

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 dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1700 gp. Malachite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aramil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp).