Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Sard (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man tends to wear a large tan jacket. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: Himo lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He uses divination through singing.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Seamstress hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is white and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Naill's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is an amazing painter.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Naill took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item.