Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 52. 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 a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 12000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). White opal (800 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jet (40 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his brown 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. Beiro enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jade (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has wavy black hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 60 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'10". He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

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. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He got into the Barrister business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Miller, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Miller. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man has the majority of his body covered in plate. His white hair is braided into rings. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 9000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp).