Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black crest is lengthy. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. After a long history of fighting, Gargax and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Rose (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

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: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brass crest is heavily combed to the left. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2100 gp. Eye agate (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Nuraval lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Navigator.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.