Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a simple pastel robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Erdan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barkeep. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears a colorful flower in his blue hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Barakas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 90000 cp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His scarlet crest is knotted and matted. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Junk Dealer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A freak accident while working with his Marshal mother left him crippled. 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: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). White opal (700 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is long and brown with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His auburn hair is still thick. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.