Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his hazel 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 is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Slave, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Moss agate (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 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 wears a fancy black suit. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Ivellios was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Interpreter. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Thamior will drive conversation. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Through the years after Thamior was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Thamior's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. His auburn hair is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Engraver father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp).