Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His hair is long and red with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Miner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Family, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2700 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Knight. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Alex alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: In love, Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Black pearl (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 4 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Smokesticks. 4 Antitoxin. 3 Holy water.

Description: He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He has green eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the west. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Adam alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His hair is auburn and very short. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a Apothecary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He worked as a nervous Apothecary and found it very stressful. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp.