Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. His hair is black and very short. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Rolen grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Rolen. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 sp. Malachite (8 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2500 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, and is pretty ugly. Her head has been shaved. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Althaea hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2400 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Jade (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Coral (130 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is wearing a long, red cloak. His black hair is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and is pretty ugly. She wears her white hair down. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair is short and blonde. She has amber eyes.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 sp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is purple and very short. Her black eyes peer out from beneath her top green hat.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Vepar was born with her father's beautiful face. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.