Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a green scarf. He has shaved his head bald. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gardain was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and carries falchions. His long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gold eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in the west to a Layabout, Bharash learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2700 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Moss agate (5 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in an above average manner. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His brass crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His ears are large.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rhogar grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Holy water.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Mantus was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1400 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Coral (120 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.