Description: He stands about 5'9" and usually wears his tan robe and has his shortspear always slung over his shoulder. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (60 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black hair is cut short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the east to a Baker, Gerald learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Doctor, but he got bored and became a Baker. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Baker for hire.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2300 sp. Black opal (700 gp). Red spinel (160 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born in the east to a Engraver, Roger learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a Engraver soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a red cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his black hair down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Bernard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Bernard was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Glassblower. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp.