Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His parents enrolled him in a Commoner school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 pp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a long, green cloak, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His crest, while still mostly brass, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 sp. Amber (130 gp).

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sailor. She carries with her a set of kukris on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She has done her best to style her black fur to look like a famous performer. Her copper eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she is content

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1400 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Dyer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 340 gp.