Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a large white jacket. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Banded agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: This western man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His clothes are grease stained in places. His golden hair is braided into rings. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Erdan 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... He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. Being a Stylist 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: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a tailor again

Ideals: Logical, Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Jade (130 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jade (130 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His golden hair is long and unkept. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Thervan was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Mercenary. Being a Mercenary 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 possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 40 pp. Star rose quartz (30 gp).