Description: This western man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the west to a Barrister, Naal learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Healer, but he was a colossal failure. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Healer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Barrister, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears just a blue suit. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

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

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Coral (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Rose (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair is long and unkept. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. 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: He was born in the west. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Ahvain was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 700 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.