Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp).

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 tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bather. He is a great chef.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 sp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is typically in his Unemployed uniform. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Riardon speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Riardon grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his kukri with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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 has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jade (150 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His black hair is long and unkept. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aerdeth grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Aerdeth 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).