Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Animal Trainer. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the south to a Animal Trainer, Koeth learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Animal Trainer for the past few years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull black iron scale mail. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His green eyes dart from person to person.

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. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered drow who tried to eat his hand. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sage for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This dark-skinned male dresses like a well dressed Interpreter does. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Laucian is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Jade (130 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a Banker, his father struggled to pay the bills. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 11000 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp).