Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is white and curly. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Amber (130 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).

Description: Standing 5'5", this man is dressed in earthy colors with a black and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Alex was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Scribe and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Debt, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Amber (90 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a red coat with pastel slacks and is in decent physical shape. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Armorer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Armorer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Red spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a whip on his belt. He has a very tight haircut. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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 happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Miner arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Gold music box (2000 gp).