Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sai on his belt. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Arannis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 pp. Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Traki grew up listening to his father's many stories. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 900 pp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is brown and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: In love, Military, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).