Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is portly but not overly obese. His bronze crest is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Shamash alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a brown Stetson hat and brown clothes. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He has green eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: Bruz hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. When Bruz 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Bruz was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Engraver; and he's in love

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 70 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has silver hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He worked as a nervous Mercenary and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mercenary for the past few years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Trym is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Map Maker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Map Maker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Map Maker like his mother before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Map Maker responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 pp. Jade (40 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.