Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Azaki will drive conversation. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Nature, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 900 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: An older man who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, he is not a threatening figure. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Bertram grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Bertram. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Amber (110 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is typically in his Slave Trader uniform. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Sun hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 180 pp. 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 likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born to a Fisher, his mother struggled to pay the bills. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 70 gp.