Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Umpen wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Umpen grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Umpen abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Citrine (30 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is lengthy. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to be a map maker again

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has no fur. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Ruler. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Jade (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Faran will drive conversation. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and revenge

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barber

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

Possessions: Banded agate (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).