Description: This man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Brewer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He's in love; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born to a Dyer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His auburn hair is still thick. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Bonds: Enemies, Job, Slave, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is long and unkept. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His blonde hair is cut short. He has blue eyes and a red hat with a white feather.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.