Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is cut short. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1200 gp. Deep green spinel (40 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. He has wavy chestnut hair. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Tharivol lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Priest they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Herbalist, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly axes and maces. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp).