Description: He is a husky man, who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears bulky white painted plate armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has brown hair. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a Cook, his father struggled to pay the bills. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1900 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: Born to a Healer, his father struggled to pay the bills. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Thervan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 700 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.