Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and carries bastard swords. His hair is black and very short. 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 almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Quarion was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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 desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His first spouse was a Knight, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. During his travels, Thorin and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Thorin discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Thorin fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. He has a very tight haircut. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Halimath was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. A true patriot, Mindartis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Mindartis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1900 gp.