Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Alston has worked very hard to control his curse. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Alston never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries with him a set of hammers, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair, while still mostly dark red, has prominent grey streaks. His black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Iados fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Amber (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Coral (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Rose (30 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has white fur. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Gale was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tailor

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

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: Standing 3'4", this man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Born in the east to a Shoemaker, Qualen learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shoemaker for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.