Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His eyes are amber and beady.

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: William was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and he perpetually has his whip ready. He has no hair. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gerald does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gerald was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gifted student he started as a Layabout, but he got bored and became a Junk Dealer. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 24000 cp. Banded agate (4 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a blue scarf. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Richard will drive conversation. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 80 pp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Sard (70 gp). Red spinel (110 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears brown trousers with grey and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.