Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His silver hair is braided into rings. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Carter. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Cook. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered black stockings, she is not a threatening figure. Her golden hair is wavy and long. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Oriel was born the youngest of three triplets. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 sp. Silver pearl (150 gp).