Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this eastern man has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He wears his chestnut hair up. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Raer hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting brigands, the young Raer began to lead the lost caravan. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is long and red with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Mindartis hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Mindartis began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born into a rich family. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1900 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Mindartis was born with his mother's beautiful face. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.