Description: Standing 4'11", this man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 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.

Description: This man has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a great chef.

History: He got into the Stableman business at a young age. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new stableman responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 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.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Arannis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.