Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greatsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has shaved his head bald. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His hair, while still mostly dark red, has prominent grey streaks. He has silver eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a great chef.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 8000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. A true patriot, Nordak would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He's also a talented Dilettante, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 16000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His black crest is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 30 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).