Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in a small plains village. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 330 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this eastern man wears professional attire. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Sage profession.

History: Rael was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Bookbinder and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2200 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing a long, grey cloak, and is pretty ugly. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Koeth hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family, Debt. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Heian hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He bought a shortbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp).

Description: He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He has shaved his head bald. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 150 pp.