Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Thervan grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Thervan. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Jasper (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. He carries a battered dagger and tarnished quarterstaff as well. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 270 pp. Red spinel (150 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe, and carries swords. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eiravel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Servant

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

Possessions: 1300 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His ears are large.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Priest who has hired him part-time. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.