Description: 6'6" and muscular, this southern man wears a blue coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. 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 south to a Banker, Adelard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Adelard has worked very hard to control his curse. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2200 sp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and carries maces. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Cory lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When Cory reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a lance on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. He has no hair. He has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear flannel. He has shaved his head bald. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

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 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 has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.