Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Carrie is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

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. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is short and chestnut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting goblins, the young Varis began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1900 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sard (50 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Jet (70 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.