Description: He stands about 6'2" and likes to wear brown tank tops with black pants. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a Tailor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Grom was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He's also a talented Bather, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Tailor

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

Possessions: 80000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a white small hat and white clothes. His blue hair is heavily combed to the right. His fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bather but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Balam was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1600 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Amber (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fletcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: He wears just a tan suit. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Being a Junk Dealer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is black and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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: Rimmon was born with his father's beautiful face. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 pp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp).