Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has worked as a Sailor like his father before him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears his silver hair up. 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 is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Tharivol was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Tharivol decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Jet (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Shepherd 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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: A 4'7" northern man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is black and very short. 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 is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Riardon enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. A gifted student he started as a Bookbinder, but he got bored and became a Junk Dealer. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insomniac, Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.