Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp).

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her black hair is still thick. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hadwisa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'0", this man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has moderate length auburn hair. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a long, red cloak. His black hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp).