Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: He was born in the south. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Jade (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has achieved small success as a Merchant.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a brown shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and brown pants and is in decent physical shape. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Peren has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive, Disease, Insomniac, Fearful. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 sp. Obsidian (7 gp). Onyx (20 gp). White pearl (100 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears a white tunic with violet highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 sp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.