Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a mace on his belt. He has shaved his head bald. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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 in a small forest village. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 sp. Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this western man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is short and blonde. His hazel 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. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Priest 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 is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a blue scarf. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his auburn hair up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Peren wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a Armorer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Eye agate (7 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he very much looks the part of a Slave Trader. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the necromantic 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 struck the Slave Trader job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His silver hair is still thick. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Nim speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Fire opal (1600 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).