Description: A 5'2" western man, he is typically in his Gardener uniform. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Arannis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Gardener business.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Gardener work with an outfit from a few towns over. Gardener work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 5000 sp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Ruler but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Jet (150 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longbows and axes. His red hair is long and unkept. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. Being a Butcher kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Mindartis liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp. Black opal (1200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp).