Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs, marred by chocolates. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, marred by chocolates. He has moderate length white hair. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 48. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Efferil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dull grey sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Cartwright. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to be a masseuse again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.