Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has wavy silver hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Akmen is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cockaby hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Cockaby was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He struck the Shepherd job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2800 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Halimath lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He has green eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in a small desert village. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is chestnut and very short. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10 pp.