Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. He has wavy dark red hair. This white eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Merihim grew up listening to his father's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Map Maker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Map Maker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She carries a battered sword and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. She has styled her scarlet crest well, parting it to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Korinn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Sailor for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this southern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His copper crest is smooth and relatively long. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and doesn't want to be a slave trader and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 13000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp).

Description: This woman wears dark leathers with embroidery, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 170 pp. Jet (120 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp).