Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a Shipwright first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: Arannis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has wavy brown hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's in love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 pp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 pp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.