Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, 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 has no hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Riardon 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 pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Occupation: Server

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He prefers to wear flannel. He has a hunchback. His black hair is knotted and matted. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. A true patriot, Rael would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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 Merchant. He has worked as a Merchant like his mother before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this northern man wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed club, just in case. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Vanuath was born the youngest of three triplets. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Coral (110 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). White opal (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).