Description: He is a mite stocky and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Rael took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up longsword and armor he uses now. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jet (140 gp). Sard (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Hematite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has moderate length white hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aramil is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 9. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.