Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a simple red robe with tan stripes complete with hood, and is pretty ugly. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears violet trousers with yellow and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has wavy white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

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 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: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Jade (130 gp). Jet (130 gp).

Description: He wears professional attire, and carries hammers. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are white and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and she perpetually has her whip ready. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. 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: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'3" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a Bellfounder, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears violet trousers with yellow and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Gifted from a young age, Antinua studied abroad. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Amber (110 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Sard (80 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Coral (110 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.