Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a black shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: Gifted from a young age, Theren studied abroad. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He wears a grey coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new junk dealer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 12000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Heian is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Depressed, Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 7000 sp. Red garnet (50 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is an amazing painter.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 sp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to be a knight again

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.