Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull violet iron scale mail. His dark red hair is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

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 loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Paymon alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'4" and 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 chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rurik grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, black shirt, and white tie. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Gerbo was born the youngest of three triplets. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 240 gp. Hematite (4 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Miller

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

Possessions: 100 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This southern man dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Heward hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heward grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.