Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. 4 Holy water. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Elysande will drive conversation. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Amber (60 gp).

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Elizabeth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she is wearing a long, white cloak. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She is baby faced.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She 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. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).