Description: A middle-aged man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and is pretty ugly. His hair is red and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His black hair is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Morkral was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this southern man is dressed in an above average manner. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 pp. Jade (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rose (80 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and he perpetually has his monstrous two handed axe ready. His hair is short and brown. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a great chef.

History: He is a Yochlol in disguise. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp).

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Cory speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: Born in the north to a Map Maker, Cory learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 sp.