Description: He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'5" when asserting himself. His white hair is braided into rings. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 3. 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. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hammers and whips. His crest, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born into a rich family. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with red slacks, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is long and unkept. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is long and black with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Stannor enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 pp. Black pearl (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Rose (30 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a Painter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Efferil liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.