Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His head has been shaved. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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 was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 6'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is red and curly. 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 hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp. Coral (160 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). White pearl (160 gp).

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a whip on his belt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rolf will drive conversation. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take 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: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He has green eyes.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by unlife.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.