Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 9000 sp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has wavy brown hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Erdan is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He tends to his Sculptor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He has moderate length black hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Beiro fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aerdeth will drive conversation. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Caeldrim enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Caeldrim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1900 gp.