Description: A middle-aged man, he wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants, and is pretty ugly. He has a very tight haircut. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Thomas was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Military, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Jet (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His eyes are green.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He got into the Miller business at a young age. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Interpreter again; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Debt, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A 5'9" eastern man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His head has been shaved. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and green robe with the hood down. He has a hunchback. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. He has brown eyes and a grey hat with a green feather.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1800 sp.