Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His crest is green and curly. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: In love, Rich, Religious, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bather

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

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Brottor was born the youngest of three triplets. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To protect his home; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He got into the Adventurer business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Animal Trainer again; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

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

Possessions: 300 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear flannel. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Varis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp.