Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He dresses like a well dressed Healer does, marred by beers. His white hair is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Healer for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'11" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Jeweler but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in a small island village. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a kukri on his belt. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Erevan is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Layabout profession.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 pp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Emerald (1500 gp).