Description: This tall, slender man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Anverth was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Crown-heir and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Hematite (8 gp). White opal (900 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears baggy white pantaloons and a black scarf. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: Standing 5'3", this man wears a violet coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His hair is black and very short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a Knight first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He struck the Knight job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1100 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His tied-back hair is silver. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born in the south. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He's in love; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'8" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is cut close to his head. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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. Nicor fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Buckler. 1 Darkwood Shield.