Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'5" and very much looks the part of a Merchant. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Shane and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and doesn't want to be a knight and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.