Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'3". He wears tattered old clothes, and his gloved hand is found clutching a spear. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is long and black with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

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. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. During his travels, Nuraval and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Nuraval discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Nuraval fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'1". He very much looks the part of a Stableman. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Barendd lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has achieved small success as a Stableman.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

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

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a black collared shirt and red pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His white hair is long and unkept. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Just what you see.