Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly falchions and shields. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Naeris was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: Nim hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sailor. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sailor.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He got into the Ploughman business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Ploughman and found it very stressful. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: To be a Carter again; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has brown hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Paelias embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Layabout. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 360 pp. Hematite (12 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.