Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

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. 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 Soapmaker. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Moonstone (50 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: He is lean but muscular and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His auburn hair is lengthy. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Dreali hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.