Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. After a long history of fighting, Erdan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp).

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a blue collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in the north. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His tied-back hair is white. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Halimath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and scythes. His white hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. 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 grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this western man prefers to wear flannel. His black hair is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Aerdeth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Aerdeth was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Animal Trainer. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1500 gp. Golden pearl (100 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.