Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Adelard hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: The child of a Fisher, who enjoyed hunting, Dean was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Dean took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sai and armor he uses now. He tends to his Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Fisher again.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'2", this man is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. His first spouse was a Barrister, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has golden hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Roland wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 sp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).