Description: This dark-skinned male wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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 got into the Locksmith business at a young age. His first spouse was a Priest, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Locksmith and was forced into it by his family; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2200 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, marred by sweets. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Heian was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Heian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Quarion reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has shaved his head bald. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Nim is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His first spouse was a Weaver, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3100 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).