Description: This tall, slender man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He has brown eyes and a red hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Beiro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Being a Ruler kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Coral (90 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: A 4'11" northern man, he dresses like a well dressed Herbalist does. He has no hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit men.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Paelias grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He worked as a nervous Herbalist and found it very stressful. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tharivol grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Tharivol 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 pp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Fire opal (900 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

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. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 10000 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Jet (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Rose (80 gp). Coral (100 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.