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 renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Ar-Karo lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ar-Karo 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 Ar-Karo. Being a Miner kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To protect his home; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 pp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries a battered shield and tarnished bastard sword as well. Her silver hair is cut short. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She got into the Apothecary business at a young age. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is baby faced.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His white crest is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 20 pp.