Description: This late middle aged man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society and is in decent physical shape. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Theren was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Body Guard. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Theren never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's in love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Varis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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: A rival would like him out of the picture; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. He wears his black hair up. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Immeral hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is obsessed with his god.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 130 pp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born in the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Coral (100 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp).