Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tattered old clothes. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large brown jacket. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. He has brown hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Red garnet (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Raer speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Raer alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 900 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Azaki was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2900 gp.