Description: He is lean but muscular and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Servant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sage.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to be a ruler again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 70 pp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a green costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this eastern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker grey hat.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.