Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his bastard sword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: The child of a Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Naal was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'4" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Peren abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Jet (90 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a white armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. He is portly but not overly obese. He has shaved his head bald. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). White pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a club on his belt. He has a very tight haircut. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Laucian was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has white hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a Sailor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His first spouse was a Brewer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1500 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).