Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has shaved his head bald. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is blonde and very short. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Lucan hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Job, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a green feather.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by his family; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Adventurer, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has wavy auburn hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Eiravel was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Eiravel took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up sickle and armor he uses now. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a brown shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has no hair. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Priest arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 15000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.