Description: He is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jet (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears baggy green pantaloons and a pastel scarf, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is still thick. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Jasper (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 pp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp).