Description: Standing 5'2", this man is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Erdan never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, In love, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears a pastel vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his pastel boots flare out at the collars. He has a hunchback. He has wavy silver hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Carrie enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Carrie was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a brown vest and prefers tan and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Traki speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Traki grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Through the years after Traki was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Traki's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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 he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black star sapphire (700 gp). Coral (60 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp).