Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and green handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is cut close to his head. He has black eyes and a yellow hat with a green feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a great chef.

History: Nirgel lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'5" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His tied-back hair is red. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Dilettante, his father struggled to pay the bills. 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. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sage

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

Possessions: 5000 cp. Citrine (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and he perpetually has his bow ready. His rusty crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: Arjhan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 9000 sp. Carnelian (70 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.