Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. His white hair is braided into rings. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he's in love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 15000 sp. Onyx (80 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Hematite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His ears are large.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He got into the Fletcher business at a young age. A freak accident while working with his Ruler mother left him crippled. He's also a talented Ruler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fletcher responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the east. Aramil abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man very much looks the part of a Herbalist. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Thervan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears a fancy black suit. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Riardon was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 pp. Eye agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Sard (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.