Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His auburn hair is lengthy. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Qualen lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Coral (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 800 sp. Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Gardener. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Assassin profession.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Gardener for the past few years.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants, she is not a threatening figure. Her green crest is knotted and matted. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Driindar hails from a village terrorized by giants. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.