Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). 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 he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has shaved his head bald. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 17. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ahvain studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Monk school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Expand his business; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is short and purple. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: The child of a Mason, who enjoyed hunting, Barakas was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a blue vest and prefers grey and yellow shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He wears his red crest down. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Patrin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 230 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.