Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly morningstars and monstrous two handed axes. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Riardon 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 parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Riardon grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Riardon. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: Standing 4'10", this man wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His golden hair is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Varis 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 philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Varis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Varis has worked very hard to control his curse. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly flails and scimitars. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born into a rich family. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).