Description: He is a mite stocky and usually wears his tan robe and has his dagger always slung over his shoulder. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a simple green robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His red hair is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Barakas is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Emerald (1000 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. He has done his best to style his copper crest to look like a famous performer. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is a Marshal first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is greedy

Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her golden hair is long and unkept. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a Locksmith, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when she was still a young child. The dire rats captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. After a long history of fighting, Hugolina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she has a crush on the local locksmith

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a brown broad hat and brown clothes. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 210 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.