Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His head has been shaved. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: The child of a Barber, who enjoyed hunting, John was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sais and glaives. His tied-back hair is black. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Through the years after Lewis was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Lewis's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. Blue sapphire (900 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: She wears baggy blue pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Actor

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

Possessions: 100 gp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting illithids, the young Arnold began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Justice. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).