Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His black eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ekemon does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

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

Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 sp. White opal (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Jade (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His head has been shaved. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

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

Possessions: 200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp).

Description: This northern man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His clothes are grease stained in places. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a great chef.

History: Born in the north to a Barber, Soveliss learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Barber responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.