Description: A 4'8" eastern man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Erdan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erdan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a green costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Uthemar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (1400 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Coral (150 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has golden hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Shy, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat and is in decent physical shape. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a red feather.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 42000 sp. Azurite (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.