Description: An older man who wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Aerdeth 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. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Amber (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Coral (160 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a white costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His hair is short and golden. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 pp. Sard (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He wears a worn and beaten armor. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Being born in the north, 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 north 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses like a well dressed Tanner does. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Bonds: Job, Guardian, Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Cartwright and found it very stressful. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.