Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and violet handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a very tight haircut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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: Further expansion of business; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 17000 sp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a white shirt with thin green vertical stripes and tan pants and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Merchant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His childhood dream was to be a Merchant, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a green shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and brown pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His childhood dream was to be a Cook, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bowyer for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 170 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cartwright. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Erky and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a pastel scarf. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is blue and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. A true patriot, Ekemon would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the north. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Ekemon has worked very hard to control his curse. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1100 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Azurite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.