Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Everburning torch. 7 Acid flasks.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a halberd on his belt. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Charles alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in the west to a Cartwright, Frederick learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Frederick was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Through the years after Patrick was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Patrick's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Sensitive, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Sard (20 gp). Jade (160 gp). Jade (160 gp).