Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care, marred by teas. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Dayereth reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Jade (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Black opal (1400 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, marred by teas. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Orla hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Orla took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sai and armor she uses now. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 pp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Amber (100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather and is in decent physical shape. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Through the years after Aramil was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Aramil's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 11000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Interpreter born in the past three hundred years. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 achieved small success as a Interpreter.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 pp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Jet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His skin is also unnaturally pale. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 pp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.