Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has no hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to protect his home

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Nim 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 was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 90 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp).

Description: He is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Cartwright for the past few years.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 gp. Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly morningstars and shields. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Fivin 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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his silver hair up. He is baby faced.

Personality: Efferil speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1400 gp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp).