Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. One day when Thervan was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Thervan was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. He's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He found a children's book about a Halfling Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1200 pp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a simple tan robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His chestnut hair is cut short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theriatis studied abroad. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Coral (140 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He wears a grey vest and prefers brown and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has auburn hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Naal has worked very hard to control his curse. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a blue scarf, marred by chocolates. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp).