Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is physically well-built. His hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new miner responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Coral (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp).

Description: An older man who is renowned for his bright red suits and hats, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is golden and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Tharivol hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Carter for the past few years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jet (150 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He carries a battered longbow and tarnished sai as well. He wears his black hair up. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Nim was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.