Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is golden and very short. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top white hat.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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: Money/treasure; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He carries with him a set of lances, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Balimaar wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears his white hair down. He has green eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A freak accident while working with his Weaver mother left him crippled. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 gp. Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is typically in his Interpreter uniform. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. 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: Gerald was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.