Description: A 6'10" western man, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Fragrant was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this northern man is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He keeps his blue hair in a pixie cut. 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 runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Bathin hails from a village terrorized by giants. A gifted student he started as a Sailor, but he got bored and became a Hunter. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. He has shaved his head bald. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Paelias's homeland. Paelias decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he very much looks the part of a Laborer. He has shaved his head bald. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the east to a Laborer, Erdan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Erdan was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Laborer. He has worked as a Laborer like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.