Description: An older man who wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He tends to his Gardener job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 20 gp. Amethyst (160 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Darrow was born with his mother's beautiful face. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Darrow took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up crossbow and armor he uses now. 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: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Good lock.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a tan shirt with thin white vertical stripes and pastel pants. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Hugh was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries with him a set of lances, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his silver hair down. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gardain was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Gardain and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Tourmaline (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aelar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp).