Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears red trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is black and very short. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his top red hat.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Jeweler who has hired him part-time. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Reynard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 110 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His white hair is thinning but still full. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. 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 poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 20000 cp. White opal (900 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with grey slacks. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Shepherd. A true patriot, Lance would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has worked as a Shepherd like his father before him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times, and carries axes. His hair is long and silver with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp.