Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He carries with him a set of spears, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Hobart was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, 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 Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her black hair is thinning but still full. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and tabaxi compassion

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has moderate length black fur. His copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 140 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear brown tank tops with white pants. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length cinnamon fur. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Sage profession.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Miner for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Sage again; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp.