Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His silver crest is braided into rings. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: Ildrex wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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 in the west his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: He wears a black shirt with thin green vertical stripes and grey pants. His hair is long and white with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

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. His scarlet crest is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Ildrex is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'9" and dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Gifted from a young age, Varis studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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 has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His fur is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

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. After coming to the age of reason, Flask took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 30 pp.