Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Soapmaker. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the west to a Soapmaker, Quarion learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 60 pp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a hunchback. His hair is red and curly. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rael was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jet (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). White pearl (100 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 3. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses like a well dressed Armorer does, and is pretty ugly. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Thamior was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Armorer and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1100 gp.