Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears dull white sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Koeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'9" eastern man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the east to a Beggar, Vanuath learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Vanuath was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To be a Dilettante again; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. He is portly but not overly obese. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).