Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. He has a very tight haircut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He is physically well-built. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Balimaar is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Balimaar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears bulky red painted plate armor. His hair is chestnut and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bookbinder. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'6" and wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He has brown eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Justin is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He got into the Bricklayer business at a young age. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He tends to his Bricklayer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Job, In love, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp).