Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears violet trousers with white and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1400 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears just a black suit, and is pretty ugly. His fur is gray and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. 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: Wants to work out more often; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this northern man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a colorful flower in his brass crest. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sage but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Baradad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 700 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Eye agate (4 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His white hair is lengthy. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.