Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his bow. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He has a hunchback. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gray eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 24000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. The war was a terrible time for him, and Frouse does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Through the years after Frouse was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Frouse's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 9000 sp. Zircon (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Malachite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a white and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 290 pp. Black pearl (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has moderate length blonde hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Rûkdûg was born with his father's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sculptor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

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

Possessions: 2900 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp).