Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Mayor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Performer and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Peren was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Gardener. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is white and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp).