Description: Standing 6'5", this man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Sage. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Grumbar grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Grumbar. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sage.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Tourmaline (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Oskar was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has no hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with green slacks. His hair, while still mostly purple, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. 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: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.