Description: He is a husky man, who wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He has a very tight haircut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Everard was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Everard decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is silver and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bounty Hunter. His hair is golden and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Alex will drive conversation. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the west to a Bounty Hunter, Alex learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has achieved small success as a Bounty Hunter.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. 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 unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He uses divination through singing.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he's in love

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Simon enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Miner responsibilities is difficult; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 gp.