Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has shaved his head bald. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Aelar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Aelar was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 220 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Gorgûm's homeland. Gorgûm decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a husky man, who dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with brown slacks. His chestnut hair is cut short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Jade (160 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'11" and wears a simple black robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, red shirt, and brown tie. His black crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: Ghesh is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ghesh grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

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

Possessions: Just what you see.