Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His childhood dream was to be a Dilettante, but he was a colossal failure. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'4", this man tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Paelias isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is typically in his Locksmith uniform. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Halimath is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the north to a Locksmith, 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 Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.