Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His hair is blonde and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist, Impeccable. Bonds: Nature, In love. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 6000 sp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Jet (140 gp). Emerald (600 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears an entirely violet suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears a colorful flower in his beige fur. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Tricking enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man has the majority of his body covered in plate and is in decent physical shape. He has shaved his head bald. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Geoffrey was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Knight. 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: A deep hatred of brigands.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 6 Acid flasks.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His hair is cut close to his head. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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 to a Cook, his father struggled to pay the bills. Vanuath was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Vanuath decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Navigator for the past few years.

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

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Malachite (11 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.