Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears an entirely black suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Qualen wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Qualen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has wavy brown hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a Soapmaker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 sp. Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears just a brown suit. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Ernest hails from a village terrorized by giants. 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 giants, the young Ernest began to lead the lost caravan. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. Coral (120 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull green iron scale mail. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.