Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His ears are large.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 sp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. 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 tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Gifted from a young age, Bernard studied abroad. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 40 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Ralf hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. 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: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Ralf alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Tim was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 38000 sp.