Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Adran hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear flannel. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jade (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rose (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Sard (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Naill 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. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed spear, just in case. His golden hair is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).