Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the west. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Server, his father struggled to pay the bills. He found a children's book about a Human Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. The war was a terrible time for him, and Balimaar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1100 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Blacksmith. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Lazy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 sp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).