Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a halberd on his belt. His yellow fur is lengthy. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Sard (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Jade (120 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jade (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Amber (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a fancy black suit. He wears a colorful flower in his brown fur. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Skirt is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He has the majority of his body covered in plate, marred by sweets. His head has been shaved. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mindartis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Amber (140 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Einkil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Patrick hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 sp. Iolite (40 gp). White opal (1100 gp).