Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His silver crest is heavily combed to the right. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a great chef.

History: Born in the east to a Blacksmith, Ildrex learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Blacksmith. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spy. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Job, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His head has been shaved. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Justin never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries with him a set of glaives on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He sports a flattop crest cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His childhood dream was to be a Banker, but he was a colossal failure. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull pastel sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed spear, just in case. He is portly but not overly obese. His yellow fur is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Selfish, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'2" when asserting herself. Her dark red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She takes great joy in being the best Interpreter in town.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has achieved small success as a Interpreter.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and balancing her hectic life and new interpreter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp).

Description: This man wears a black collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He saw the violence of war and the aftermath so he converted to religion and dedicated himself to non-violence.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.