Description: Standing 5'0", this man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the east to a Jeweler, Ernest learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. The war was a terrible time for him, and Kipper does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Jeweler father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is typically in his Gardener uniform. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Gardener business.

History: He was born in the west. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a brown shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and green pants. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword. His silver crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1200 gp.