Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). During his travels, Nicholas and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Nicholas discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Nicholas fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She wears brown trousers with white and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Dagnal was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Farmer. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents were killed by goblins in a raid when he was still a young child. The goblins captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Anthony was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp).

Description: This northern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 sp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates Tieflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but he was a colossal failure. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 800 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman and is in decent physical shape. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Ekemon is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He has worked as a Engraver like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 110 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. She is physically well-built. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Her ears are large.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anastrianna grew up listening to her mother's many stories. 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 spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. 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: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 130 pp. Onyx (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Hematite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.