Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortbows and rapiers. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gray eyes and a black hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Aramil lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aramil grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aramil. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Optimist, Opinionated. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1200 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).

Description: This man wears skinny pants and wears a white and brown robe with the hood down. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears bulky white painted plate armor. He is physically well-built. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He struck the Interpreter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 180 pp. Jade (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a great chef.

History: Arannis 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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a white tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a flattop hair cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. 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: Theren 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. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.