Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Ernest is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He got into the Fortune-teller business at a young age. 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. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2700 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Amber (60 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, and carries glaives. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lewis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses like a well dressed Priest does. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He got into the Priest business at a young age. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He tends to his Priest job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down, and he perpetually has his axe ready. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Frederick grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.