Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His black hair is thinning but still full. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a Sage first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Alston enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To be a Priest again; and balancing his hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this eastern man prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. 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: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sage.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He got into the Slave Trader business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Gardener, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Slave Trader job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His ears are large.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.