Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. 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 believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat, and carries morningstars. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Laucian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Slave Trader. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Slave Trader for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 290 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has moderate length white hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Heian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He became a Crown-heir soon after.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1500 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He wears his silver hair down. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He comes from a rich northern 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 was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Laborer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1800 gp. Red spinel (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp).