Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Adam was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. A true patriot, Dustin would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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. He married young, but lost his spouse to gnolls. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 40 pp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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: Alexandre was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Bellfounder, but he got bored and became a Masseuse. He has worked as a Masseuse like his mother before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Masseuse responsibilities is difficult; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 50 pp.

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 dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'4" and dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with black slacks. His red hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His first spouse was a Miller, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp).