Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Erdan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. Being a Interpreter kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His brass crest, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gifted student he started as a Crown-heir, but he got bored and became a Ruler. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a crown-heir again

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He found a children's book about a Human Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). White opal (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His black hair is still thick. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is greedy

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.