Description: He dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with grey slacks. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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 on a small isolated farm. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. After months of barely getting by, Baern managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He carries with him a set of hammers, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears professional attire. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Locksmith and was forced into it by his family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 sp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Slave Trader. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His childhood dream was to be a Laborer, but he was a colossal failure. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to protect his home

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: In love, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.