Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. 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, Arannis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Arannis hails from a village terrorized by giants. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Arannis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 9000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He wears his auburn hair down. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Laucian was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Detective. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Aquamarine (800 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Jade (100 gp).

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Carrie grew up listening to his father's many stories. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a blue shirt, with a red mid length shorts with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Military, Rich, In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1100 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp).