Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His tied-back hair is black. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Naeris is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

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 has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Varis was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Stableman, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 pp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a armorer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 12000 sp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp).

Description: Standing 4'7", this man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His white hair is long and unkept. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Aust enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Aust was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 sp. Malachite (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.