Description: 4'10" and muscular, this western man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has shaved his head bald. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and carries whips. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: Quarion lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1500 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black opal (1100 gp).

Description: This man typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Himo is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Himo grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 70. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Carpenter. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 14000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses like a well dressed Engraver does. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the south to a Engraver, Riardon learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Coral (120 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.