Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'3". He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and his gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her tied-back hair is blonde. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

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

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This woman wears a fancy blue dress. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a green scarf. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bernard's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Bernard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.