Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Melech will drive conversation. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently the stress of being a Shepherd has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 pp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shamil grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. 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: Thorpe was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 north. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a tan tunic with brown highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gifted student he started as a Hunter, but he got bored and became a Spy. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.