Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1200 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a black feathered hat and black clothes. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nim studied abroad. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has achieved small success as a Locksmith.

Motivation: He's in love; and to be a detective again

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He has no hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Stylist. He's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this western man is wearing a long, violet cloak. His tied-back hair is auburn. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Beiro was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Guard. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. Rich purple corundum (1600 gp).