Description: Standing 4'11", this man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His childhood dream was to be a Servant, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Locksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and balancing his hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rose (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a white broad hat and white clothes. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. 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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair is still thick. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He tends to his Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 320 pp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Malachite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Sard (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.