Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a greatsword on his belt. His brown hair is cut short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Tharivol and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a fancy tan suit. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Herbalist and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has brown hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The war was a terrible time for him, and Resh does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Resh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When Resh reached his early adolescence his Half-Orc mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His red hair is lengthy. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stannor hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Coral (90 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.