Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently the stress of being a Banker has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple green robe with blue stripes complete with hood, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Stableman father left him crippled. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 600 gp.