Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a brown coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Lance was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 250 pp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. His black crest is lengthy. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Courier for the past few years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a Tanner first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: Trained by his father 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 father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Tanner. He struck the Tanner job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is typically in his Marshal uniform. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Marshal. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.