Description: He is typically in his Sage uniform. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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. After months of barely getting by, Galinndan 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: A rival would like him out of the picture; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. 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: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Emotional, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has wavy chestnut hair. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Ahvain and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 130 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 150 pp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a violet shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is blonde and curly. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. 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 struck the Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.