Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Tharivol was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his quarterstaff with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His head has been shaved. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Rose (30 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Iolite (30 gp).

Description: A 4'7" southern man, he prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. His hair is blonde and very short. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. A true patriot, Varis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.