Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 390 pp. Azurite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Jet (40 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). White opal (1600 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a fancy violet suit. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Varis hails from a village terrorized by illithids. When Varis reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sai with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and doesn't want to be a courier and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 230 pp. Hematite (7 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Coral (70 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.