Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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 has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Rose (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Amethyst (110 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Caeldrim lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His brown hair is long and unkept. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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 pair of adventurers, Vanuath grew up listening to his father's many stories. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1700 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His tied-back hair is brown. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. The war was a terrible time for him, and Rael does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Rael was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His black hair is thinning but still full. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Rael was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Rael decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.