Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is red and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

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 has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears just a tan suit. His hair is long and silver with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Impulsive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp).

Description: An older man who is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bellfounder, he is not a threatening figure. He has a very tight haircut. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bellfounder but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. Being a Bellfounder 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 is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: This northern man wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nim grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Terse, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.