Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Thervan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A freak accident while working with his Bellfounder mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Emerald (1200 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Coral (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses like a well dressed Armorer does. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden pearl (90 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He has 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. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Aramil was born the youngest of three triplets. Aramil was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Aramil decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Star ruby (500 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He carries with him a set of scimitars on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Suhnae lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Slave Trader for hire.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Amber (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears a black collared shirt and pastel pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has a hunchback. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is terrified, and will act out of fear; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 gp.