Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. He has blonde hair. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. 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: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Aramil learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10000 gp. Black opal (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears bulky brown painted plate armor, he is not a threatening figure. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Koeth 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. Koeth 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 390 pp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a violet shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and pastel pants. His hair is long and golden with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 9000 sp. Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Raer is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1800 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp).