Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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: Born in the north to a Carter, Stannor learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has worked as a Carter like his father before him.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is golden and curly. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Merchant. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scythe.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 48000 sp.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is short and golden. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: A 6'0" southern woman, she prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her black hair is well kept. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of a Map Maker, who enjoyed hunting, Geva was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2200 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).