Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His white hair is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Erdan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a very tight haircut. He has green eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Jade (50 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.