Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears his blonde hair down. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. 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: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 700 gp. Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His silver hair is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is an amazing painter.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and many drow want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1900 sp. Rose (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished whip as well. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Henry grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Henry has worked very hard to control his curse. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He usually wears his black robe and has his longsword always slung over his shoulder. His golden hair is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and balancing his hectic life and new banker responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a grey shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and grey pants, and is pretty ugly. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His first spouse was a Jeweler, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt.