Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He wears a tan vest and prefers blue and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Insane. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Amber (150 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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 in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise black.

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. 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, Merihim is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 12000 gp.

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 hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Cook. He became a Cook soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 16000 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

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 has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in the west. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born in a small plains village. In her youth she was a Shepherd, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1900 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp).