Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tan collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has no hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1600 gp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

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 is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He has a very tight haircut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ahvain grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).