Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Berrian is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Coral (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). White opal (900 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has amber eyes and a red hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence, Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red garnet (50 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Mindartis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family After coming to the age of reason, Mindartis took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1200 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears bulky white painted plate armor. His red hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 60000 cp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His brown hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 54. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Vanuath is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Vanuath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Nasally tone

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