Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He has moderate length purple hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Oriax was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

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

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver ewer (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a large grey jacket. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has a crush on the local bookbinder

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Debt, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her brown fur up. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying south to reunite her family. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Hupe's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).