Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Herbalist but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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 has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 280 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is cut close to his head. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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: Fivin was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longbow.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Family, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. After months of barely getting by, Heian managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 pp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with black slacks. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his silver hair up. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Body Guard business.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 pp. Sard (30 gp). Rose (30 gp).