Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a shield on his belt. He has moderate length black hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this western man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Aramil 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 became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A freak accident while working with his Spice Merchant mother left him crippled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.