Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sai, just in case. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Scribe. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, his mother struggled to pay the bills. 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. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Scribe and was forced into it by his family; and to be a slave trader again

Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Thervan is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Apothecary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jet (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rose (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a blue scarf. He has a hunchback. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His ears are large.

Personality: Gennal speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Gennal 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 bought a bow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'7". He is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His first spouse was a Engraver, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1200 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.