Description: Standing 4'0", this man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. 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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Taklinn began to lead the lost caravan. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 29000 sp. Carnelian (80 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'2". He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His white hair is cut short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. A gifted student he started as a Performer, but he got bored and became a Engraver. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 pp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, and he perpetually has his scythe ready. His black fur is thinning but still full. He has yellow eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 sp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp.