Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in a small island village. Adelard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: An older man who wears a grey tunic with violet highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes, he is not a threatening figure. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bow.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His hair is long and red with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. His tied-back hair is auburn. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, 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 hair is long and red with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 cp.