Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'0" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Thorpe was born the youngest of three triplets. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Shepherd kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 40 gp. Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad yellow hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Hobart was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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 is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Oblar was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Thunderstones. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His crest is rusty and curly. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. 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, Varis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp).