Description: 4'9" and muscular, this western man has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. After months of barely getting by, Raer managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Traki is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aelar is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Aelar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 11000 sp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a large tan jacket. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a carter and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a white tunic with violet highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Locksmith business.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Debt, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.