Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. His black hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Thervan is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. She carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished greatsword as well. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Good lock.

Description: 4'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her purple hair is smooth and relatively long. Her white unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her first spouse was a Soapmaker, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Herbalist and was forced into it by her family; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'0" when asserting herself. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Emeny hails from a village terrorized by drow. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red hair is singed and shortened. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed yellow hat.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Uthemar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.