Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Tharivol enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears tattered old clothes. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1100 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He has a very tight haircut. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead 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 cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his morningstar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His hair is short and brown. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Rolen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.