Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Coral (160 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Jet (160 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Amber (160 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His red hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic, PTSD. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Amber (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears bulky grey painted plate armor, marred by sweets. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Koeth 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. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 40 pp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is short and auburn. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Uthemar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 sp. Moonstone (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Black opal (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born in the east to a Ruler, Immeral learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item.