Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair, while still mostly purple, has prominent grey streaks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of a Bowyer, who enjoyed hunting, Cressel was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Sard (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: Standing 6'9", this man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His red hair is braided into rings. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has no hair. He has violet eyes and a violet hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Thomas lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Amber (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a simple red robe with grey stripes complete with hood. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 35. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Fire opal (500 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished glaive as well. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He wears a mask on his face.

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. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Jocelyn was born with his father's beautiful face. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jocelyn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 150 gp.