Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender man wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Arumawann lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Arumawann abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: This man wears a yellow costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his red hair up. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and balancing his hectic life and new cartwright responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a violet coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fortune-teller for hire.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Job, Debt. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp).