Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He usually wears his blue robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He worked as a nervous Bookbinder and found it very stressful. He tends to his Bookbinder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

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

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a flattop hair cut. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a Priest first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: Theriatis lived on a farm with his father, 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 sp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.