Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Coral (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rose (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Sard (50 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 110 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His blonde hair is cut short. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: To reunite with his absent father; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Ahvain was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp. Rose (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.