Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and is pretty ugly. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Aerdeth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'5" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has wavy white hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Gifted from a young age, Harbek studied abroad. A gifted student he started as a Baker, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are brown.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: The child of a Crown-heir, who enjoyed hunting, Akoth was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 70 gp. Amber (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: He wears a tan tunic with green highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around his shoes. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His fur is lavender and very short. His yellow eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Harvest hails from a village terrorized by giants. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2600 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.