Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aramil grew up listening to his mother's many stories. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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: To protect his home; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He wears a green costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His hair is black and curly. He has hazel eyes and a green hat with a red feather.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ahvain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ahvain abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears dull pastel sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Layabout hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears just a green suit, and he perpetually has his rapier ready. His white hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Traki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Traki fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is dressed in an above average manner. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. After a long history of fighting, Efferil and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 900 gp. Black opal (1100 gp). Coral (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp).