Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 sp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this western man wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears his brown hair up. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1800 sp. Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Healer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 is wracked by social anxiety; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1100 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He carries with him a set of hammers, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His purple hair is thinning but still full. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 sp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His silver hair is still thick. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1600 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).