Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Brewer. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Rose (50 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He has no hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1100 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple green robe with white stripes complete with hood. His head has been shaved. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

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. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Being a Butcher kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. A true patriot, Aelar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Family, Debt. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.