Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, blue shirt, and black tie. His white hair is thinning but still full. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Nicor never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His beige fur is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: River was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2300 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 210 gp. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1200 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'1" and muscular, this western man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. 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 extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Fargrim grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 pp. Azurite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp).