Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a sword on his belt. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad green hat.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a simple white robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. He has wavy blonde hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: Everard hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. 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: Gifted from a young age, Everard studied abroad. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). White opal (400 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He worked as a nervous Animal Trainer and found it very stressful. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hugh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears his chestnut hair up. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Tourmaline (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'2" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.