Description: He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. He carries with him a set of scimitars, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He takes great joy in being the best Sage in town.

History: He got into the Sage business at a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to be a marshal again

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Amethyst (90 gp).

Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the north to a Dyer, Quarethon learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman usually wears her grey robe and has her sword always slung over her shoulder. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Emmeline enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Emmeline was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 sp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a dagger on her belt. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Verna is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Verna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When Verna reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Verna fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 20 gp.