Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'2" and very much looks the part of a Layabout. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Nutae lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nutae was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He struck the Layabout job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Layabout and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Miner. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is afraid of men and trembles around them

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Miner. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

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. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. 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: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 50 pp. Amber (100 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears long strands of amethyst and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Koeth grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp).

Description: He wears a brown tunic with violet highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

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 is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born in the east to a Slave Trader, Ahvain learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When Ahvain reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.