Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with grey slacks. He has wavy blue hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His first spouse was a Slave Trader, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Slave Trader they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Sculptor, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. Amber (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear brown tank tops with green pants. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Whurbin speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Whurbin grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He wears his blue hair down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Pelaios took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up hammer and armor he uses now. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Pelaios never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Nature, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp).