Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shipwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to protect his home

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). White pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Koeth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Mercenary, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Moss agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Mindartis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 9000 sp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. His hair is blonde and curly. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Jet (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Coral (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Rose (20 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Gennal abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).