Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Amber (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses like a well dressed Shoemaker does. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1200 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears his auburn hair down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Merchant born in the past three hundred years. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 sp. Jet (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Halimath is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Halimath grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Halimath. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Bonds: Job, Family, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Coral (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).