Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Thamuz is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a fancy black dress. She has moderate length silver hair. Her black unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Bryseis lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is short and black. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Dorn was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Commoner, 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 Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Dorn abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has wavy yellow fur. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.