Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. His gold crest is heavily combed to the right. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Shamash was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and he perpetually has his nunchaku ready. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Rolen was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 2'10" and is typically in his Merchant uniform. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His childhood dream was to be a Painter, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Painter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is long and silver with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. A true patriot, Frug would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Frug was born the youngest of three triplets. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 110 pp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Sard (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.