Description: Standing 4'8", this man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 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: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Jade (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jet (160 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a axe on his belt. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are green.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born in a small island village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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. Berrian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Oppleby hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1800 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Dondon lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Architect job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.