Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is dressed in earthy colors with a red and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and balancing his hectic life and new dyer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'2" western man, he dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Through the years after Aerdeth was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Aerdeth's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Shipwright. He carries a battered shortbow and tarnished rapier as well. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shipwright. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An older man who is wearing a long, black cloak, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 40 gp.