Description: A 5'1" northern man, he wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. At some point he was captured by gnolls and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Erdan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a simple blue robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 240 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a grey coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His hair is silver and very short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. When Tharivol 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

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

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His silver hair is cut short. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dreali grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Jasper (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a shortspear on his belt. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Violet garnet (1600 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.