Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is black and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting gnolls, the young Borun began to lead the lost caravan. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 pp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Coral (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a green costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her copper crest is braided into rings. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her parents enrolled her in a Warrior school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 sp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Amber (150 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a blue shirt with thin red vertical stripes and black pants. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born into a rich family. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Black pearl (300 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Emerald (1200 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has a very tight haircut. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Gifted from a young age, Sarai studied abroad. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.