Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Gilbert was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Cleric, 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 Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Human Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 80 pp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears baggy white pantaloons and a red scarf. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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 is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears bulky white painted plate armor. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Patrick lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and doesn't want to be a tailor and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 sp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His silver hair is long and unkept. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rolf grew up listening to his father's many stories. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: Further expansion of business; and he's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 sp. 4 Antitoxin. 4 Thunderstones. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a black tunic with pastel highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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: Don was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp.