Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is cut close to his head. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Xappan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and white handkerchief worn on his left side. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His blonde hair is still thick. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 3 Thunderstones. 1 Everburning torch. 3 Acid flasks.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His tied-back hair is red. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. A true patriot, Oloric would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

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. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: A 3'1" eastern man, he is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His auburn hair is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Jeweler profession.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Stableman. He's also a talented Jeweler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 200 gp.