Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 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: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a carpenter and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He wears a yellow tunic with green highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around his shoes. His brown hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His dark red hair is greasy and uncared for. His white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rael grew up listening to his father's many stories. A freak accident while working with his Butcher father left him crippled. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 80 gp. Iolite (80 gp).

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this western man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scimitar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kriv fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Lazy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.