Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. Being a Interpreter 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 a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 600 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this northern man wears professional attire. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. 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: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 60 pp. White opal (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: He wears a black shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and pastel pants. He carries with him a set of scythes on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His eyes are green.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Peren was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: He's in love; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 10000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is golden and curly. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Fivin grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.