Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His silver hair is knotted and matted. 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 considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Arannis was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Sculptor. He bought a sai and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a cook again

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1600 gp. Blue sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He carries with him a set of spears, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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 women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arannis grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Being a Spice Merchant 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 a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1200 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1200 pp. Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. His tied-back hair is black. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad yellow hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Varis was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Sard (70 gp). Coral (160 gp).