Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Amber (100 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Miller business.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aust studied abroad. Aust was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Miller. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amber (110 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is blonde and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.