Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'11" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He has shaved his head bald. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 37000 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Anthony isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Being a Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. Red spinel (40 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly halberds and monstrous two handed axes. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Simon enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Simon 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. Simon 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 used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear flannel. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

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. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, William was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak, marred by sweets. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. 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: 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 mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 80 pp. Citrine (60 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp).