Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has wavy brown hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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 in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. After a long history of fighting, Vondal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: Arumawann was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Arumawann has worked very hard to control his curse. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arumawann fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has dyed his greying bronze crest a little too much giving a sharp bronze color. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Vrondiss was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Scribe. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 30 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).