Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat, and is pretty ugly. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. 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 is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 40000 cp. Peridot (40 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Gifted from a young age, Naal studied abroad. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1100 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Rose (20 gp). Emerald (600 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He has red hair. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

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. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Aerdeth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is black and curly. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Traki was born the youngest of three triplets. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1200 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.