Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

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. A true patriot, Erdan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He got into the Layabout business at a young age. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 170 pp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Berrian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His first spouse was a Stylist, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).