Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born in the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to protect his home

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 47000 sp. Eye agate (11 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'1" and dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a green coat with tan slacks. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Simple lock.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Aldous abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 sp. Hematite (15 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats, and carries pickaxes. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. 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 is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. In his 17th 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 recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp. 2 Antitoxin. 1 Everburning torch. 2 Antitoxin.