Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the north. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp).

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this eastern man dresses like a well dressed Guard does. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Guard soon after.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Jet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this western man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Soveliss was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Soveliss abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2400 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. His black hair is braided into rings. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. 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: Gifted from a young age, Heian studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His hair is short and chestnut. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. 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: Traki was born the youngest of three triplets. Traki abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.