Description: An older man who is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and white handkerchief worn on his left side, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. Black opal (700 gp). Rose (70 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Amber (130 gp).

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Varis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is chestnut and curly. His green eyes dart from person to person.

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 frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Amber (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp).

Description: This man is wearing a long, grey cloak. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 36. 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 has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Adran grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Iolite (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears skinny pants and wears a blue and white robe with the hood down. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A freak accident while working with his Body Guard mother left him crippled. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 900 gp.