Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Gardain is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Baker. He has achieved small success as a Baker.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red crest is smooth and relatively long. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lûga grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 150 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This northern man dresses like a well dressed Map Maker does. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has wavy purple hair. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He takes great joy in being the best Map Maker in town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Map Maker for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).