Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 900 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He wears a fancy brown suit. His hair is chestnut and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Fivin was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Scribe. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Jet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears professional attire. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). White pearl (140 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 15000 sp. Emerald (1400 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Lamlis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.