Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Qualen is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Qualen was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Actor. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Antitoxin. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: 3'6" and muscular, this western woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Herbalist father left her crippled. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull blue iron scale mail. She has done her best to style her brass crest to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

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. She 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. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and he perpetually has his mace ready. He has moderate length silver hair. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of a Shipwright, who enjoyed hunting, Dench was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dench fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 900 gp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears just a blue suit. His hair is short and blonde. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 a great chef.

History: Frouse was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, 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 Paladin 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.