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 prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a very tight haircut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Theriatis is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Theriatis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available he will default to his shield. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has no hair. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a Carpenter, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.