Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. His silver hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Gifted from a young age, Arannis studied abroad. Arannis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His auburn hair is still thick. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is auburn and very short. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aust grew up listening to his father's many stories. A freak accident while working with his Layabout father left him crippled. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.