Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the south. Alston was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mason. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Red garnet (100 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp).

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this eastern man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is silver and very short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

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 has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ernest embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Jeweler. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a black coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Family, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears bulky violet painted plate armor. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Mayor. A true patriot, Târz would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mayor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mayor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.