Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a green coat with tan slacks. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has achieved small success as a Servant.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Peridot (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Hematite (5 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

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 constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Trym lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Tanner. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Tanner.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large grey jacket. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp. Jet (60 gp). Emerald (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.