Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in earthy colors with a red and white handkerchief worn on his right side. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad red hat.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, pastel shirt, and brown tie. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Mason, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey 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 a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 pp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Peren is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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. After a long history of fighting, Peren and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Erdan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the south to a Carter, Erdan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He tends to his Carter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 150 pp.