Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His auburn hair is cut short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in the north to a Barkeep, Erdan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Barkeep job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Barkeep responsibilities is difficult; and to be a junk dealer again

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Moss agate (6 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. 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: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tattered old clothes. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. 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: A powerful wizard made him what he is. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His tied-back hair is auburn. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Uthemar was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears dull blue sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Laucian liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Pacifist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Jade (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp).