Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his black hair down. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Raymond is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears a grey collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is physically well-built. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has gray eyes and a white hat with a violet feather.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. A true patriot, Herleva would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Herleva was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 sp. Hematite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Nicholas was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.