Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with yellow slacks, and carries shields. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His white hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Paelias wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Carter mother left him crippled. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Heian is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red garnet (50 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Amber (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He tends to his Interpreter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.