Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Mâku was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is typically in her Banker uniform. Her hair is white and very short. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Paelias was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this eastern woman dresses like a well dressed Map Maker does. Her hair is short and black. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Gifted from a young age, Trym studied abroad. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Map Maker. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 31000 sp.