Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He wears his white hair up. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He wears skinny pants and wears a green and grey robe with the hood down. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amber (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Sard (50 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He has wavy red hair. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to protect his home

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Amethyst (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.