Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Howard grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 160 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp).

Description: This man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Black opal (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her crest is copper and curly. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Carter. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a shipwright again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 sp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). White pearl (90 gp).

Description: A 5'3" western man, he dresses like a well dressed Interpreter does. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Soveliss was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Interpreter. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Interpreter for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Coral (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).