Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he very much looks the part of a Mason. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Berrian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a cartwright again

Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 19000 sp. Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 230 pp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and is pretty ugly. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Koeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is long and unkept. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Jet (120 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a green coat with tan slacks, he is not a threatening figure. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Navigator for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.