Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing a long, black cloak. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'7" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top grey hat.

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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He's also a talented Ploughman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Red spinel (130 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a Tailor, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise brown.

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. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Sage profession.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1900 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.