Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Himo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Himo was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Himo decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Malachite (8 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Jet (130 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Coral (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Erevan was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 340 pp. Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 600 pp. Moss agate (12 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Server

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Deep green spinel (40 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Malachite (9 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 shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is short and auburn. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: The child of a Ploughman, who enjoyed hunting, Beiro was taken on many hunting expeditions. Beiro liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. After a long history of fighting, Beiro and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.