Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is golden and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Burgell was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's in love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Borgu took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up bow and armor he uses now. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears professional attire, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Bolg was born with his mother's beautiful face. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Amber (140 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the east to a Stylist, Dayereth learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Stylist and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stylist.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

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. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Just what you see.