Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it, and is pretty ugly. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: This northern man wears a simple tan robe with red stripes complete with hood. His clothes are grease stained in places. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a Carter, his father struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He has wavy silver hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Adran was born with his father's beautiful face. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. His silver hair is lengthy. He has gray eyes.

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. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He got into the Mercenary business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Bloodstone (70 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears just a grey suit. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his white hair down. He is baby faced.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Paelias grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Paelias. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).