Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears a black coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is cut short. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Baker 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 is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 110 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Halimath learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Weaver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a very tight haircut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a longsword on his belt. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Gennal is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Gennal hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. When Gennal reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 9000 sp. Jasper (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.