Description: This light-skinned male prefers to wear flannel. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Thervan isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a Cartwright, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her silver hair is well kept. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Whurdred was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His fur is gray and very short. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a great chef.

History: Quick was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Rogue, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Rogue in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).