Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, blue shirt, and brown tie. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Jade (60 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Berrian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'4" and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scimitar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His head has been shaved. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gifted student he started as a Priest, but he got bored and became a Bounty Hunter. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp).