Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His black hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. 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: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A freak accident while working with his Knight mother left him crippled. 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: Retire the richest man in the east; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and carries longswords. His auburn hair is cut short. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp. Amethyst (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Coral (160 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

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 possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 170 pp. Carnelian (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and red handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. 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: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: The child of a Fisher, who enjoyed hunting, Naal was taken on many hunting expeditions. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Coral (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp).