Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Sage business.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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: Doesn't want to be a Sage and was forced into it by his family; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: The child of a Shipwright, who enjoyed hunting, Koeth was taken on many hunting expeditions. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mercenary and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Heian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Heian abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Heian was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. A true patriot, Naal would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Military, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Sardonyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp).