Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His silver hair is long and unkept. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: Deep green spinel (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.