Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is typically in his Ruler uniform. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. 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 runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He worked as a nervous Ruler and found it very stressful. He struck the Ruler job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 130 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has moderate length golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Shy. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Thamior was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Banded agate (10 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Jet (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a large grey jacket. His hair is auburn and very short. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Efferil lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 60 pp. Onyx (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp).