Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He carries with him a set of clubs on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His crest is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Shamash was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Ploughman, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 500 sp. Deep green spinel (50 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a long, red cloak. His green crest is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has shaved his head bald. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Map Maker business.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'0". He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, blue shirt, and brown tie, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scimitar. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp).