Description: He likes to wear black tank tops with brown pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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 was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1200 gp. Amber (90 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His silver hair is lengthy. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2300 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He has red hair. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a white costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 150 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.