Description: A plain young-adult man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Akmen wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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: Akmen was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spy for hire.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Alvyn enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2600 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in a small desert village. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Hadarai is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Dilettante. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To be a Junk Dealer again; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Karash was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1100 gp.