Description: This man is very fat, and wears skinny pants and wears a white and grey robe with the hood down. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, drow burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. 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: Money/treasure; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brown hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Trained by his father 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 8000 sp. Amber (120 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Coral (120 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Carrie's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Carrie was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's in love

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Arannis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

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 is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 40 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp).