Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears professional attire. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His first spouse was a Body Guard, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A true patriot, Aldous would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He stands about 6'5" and has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Banded mail.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'7" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His ears are large.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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: Dean hails from a village terrorized by goblins. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.