Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has a tattooed face.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his silver hair down. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Laucian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Laucian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Marshal, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: To be a Marshal again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 9000 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of bastard swords, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his brown hair down. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Azaki will drive conversation. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a Actor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Suhnae was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has achieved small success as a Actor.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Insomniac, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 15000 sp.