Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He usually wears his brown robe and has his sword always slung over his shoulder. His silver hair is still thick. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To protect his home; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A freak accident while working with his Tanner father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Jet (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the east to a Shipwright, Varis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Coral (130 gp). Sard (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.