Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat, marred by beers. His hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 pp. Star ruby (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thervan 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. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Disease, Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, marred by beers. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His silver crest is long and unkept. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Shamash lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. He has red hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Masseuse they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bowyer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 190 gp.