Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Shane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with green slacks. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Adran is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Arannis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He bought a falchion and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and revenge

Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear pastel tank tops with black pants. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gifted student he started as a Spice Merchant, but he got bored and became a Bowyer. He's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.