Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His black hair is braided into rings. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Cartwright. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He uses divination through singing.

History: Naeris 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. His childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but he was a colossal failure. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with tan slacks. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Azurite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and tan tie. He has shaved his head bald. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Gardener father left him crippled. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Aramil and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has moderate length black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Raer was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp).