Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands.

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is physically well-built. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shipwright for the past few years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor, Job, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 18000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Through the years after Aust was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Aust's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat, he is not a threatening figure. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 5. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, In love, Debt. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 500 gp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He has wavy golden hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Lamlis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Butcher, but he got bored and became a Bookbinder. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.