Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished crossbow as well. His hair is golden and very short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Cory 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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His first spouse was a Knight, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1 Banded mail. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has shaved his head bald. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 41. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in a small plains village. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 17000 cp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'3". He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His tied-back hair is golden. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aldous 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 misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the north. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his flail with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Nicholas lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 gp.