Description: A 5'9" western man, he wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Cartwright they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Map Maker, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her tied-back hair is brown. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Lagazi was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Lagazi took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up whip and armor she uses now. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Job, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a great chef.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted, Logical, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. He carries with him a set of longbows, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1800 sp. 7 Acid flasks.