Description: An older man who wears bulky blue painted plate armor, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length silver hair. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Naeris grew up listening to his father's many stories. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 sp. Amethyst (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: Standing 3'8", this man wears baggy white pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is braided into rings. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. The war was a terrible time for him, and Mindartis does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: Money/treasure; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.