Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady silver eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Map Maker 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 is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, black shirt, and green tie. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Sardonyx (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a tan shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and grey pants, marred by teas. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 700 sp. A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a white coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Roger grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Roger and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 150 pp. Red spinel (110 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).