Description: This man wears a simple brown robe with white stripes complete with hood. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He has no hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 has decided he is irredeemable.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Coral (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a trident on his belt. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Efferil 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 made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Efferil fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He got into the Map Maker business at a young age. 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 has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A freak accident while working with his Mason mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 90 pp. Emerald (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He tends to wear a large brown jacket. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is an amazing painter.

History: Ivellios was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.