Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Arannis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heian grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Mayor and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'9" when asserting himself. His hair is silver and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ahvain studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Theren's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is black and curly. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 an amazing painter.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.