Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears dull white sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shield, just in case. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. A true patriot, Zogdûsh would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Gifted from a young age, Zogdûsh studied abroad. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears an entirely white suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Pikar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black crest is knotted and matted. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Blendaeth hails from a village terrorized by giants. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is in excellent shape and dresses like a well dressed Map Maker does. His gray fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of a Painter, who enjoyed hunting, Harvest was taken on many hunting expeditions. He worked as a nervous Map Maker and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Map Maker for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new map maker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple grey robe with white stripes complete with hood. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished falchion as well. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 130 pp. 1 Chain shirt.