Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather, and is pretty ugly. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Himo hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the east to a Layabout, Himo learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He's also a talented Bather, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished shield as well. His hair is black and curly. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Heian hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear flannel. His tied-back hair is blonde. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the south to a Roofer, Peren learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. After coming to the age of reason, Peren took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.