Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tattered old clothes. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

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 Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His crest is rusty and very short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Norkruuth grew up listening to his father's many stories. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp).

Description: He wears a white top hat and white clothes, and he perpetually has his greatsword ready. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp.