Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Raer was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. After a long history of fighting, Raer and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He carries with him a set of monstrous two handed axes, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Naill alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 130 pp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Sard (70 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hand crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1400 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Emerald (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his morningstar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His hair is short and brown. His ears are large.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Poor, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. He is physically well-built. He has a very tight haircut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 8. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His childhood dream was to be a Dyer, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Coral (140 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.