Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his pickaxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Wiggens's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear flannel. His long gold crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a laborer again

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1100 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His crest is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

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 Farmer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Farmer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 12000 sp.