Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His hair is blonde and curly. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Varis lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 900 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries a battered bow and tarnished greataxe as well. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His ears are large.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When Eiravel reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His ears are large.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Black pearl (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp).

Description: Standing 5'4", this man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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, Traki grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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 dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 90 pp.