Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a tan coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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 was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Raer was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1200 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His red hair is cut short. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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 a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man wears a simple brown robe with white stripes complete with hood. His clothes are grease stained in places. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. 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 constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Varis was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Sard (70 gp). Coral (140 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull tan iron scale mail. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the north to a Marshal, Theriatis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp).