Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thoradin grew up listening to his father's many stories. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

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 no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Eberk alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. 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 shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his lance with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly lances and ceremonial daggers. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.