Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a worn and beaten armor. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

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 is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of a Hunter, who enjoyed hunting, Balimaar was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Balimaar took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up pickaxe and armor he uses now. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is greedy; and balancing his hectic life and new interpreter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Smoky quartz (60 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Backpack. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Bonds: In love, Family, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

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

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Aldous's homeland. Aldous decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp.