Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tattered old clothes. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Arannis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Arannis was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Blacksmith. He's also a talented Slave Trader, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the west to a Mason, Caeldrim learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 Mason. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mason for the past few years.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull yellow sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His black hair is lengthy. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Aust 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. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp.