Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears an entirely brown suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his youth he was a Performer, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ivellios fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His white hair is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 9000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He very much looks the part of a Layabout. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age his father died while driving off some dire rats. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in lance use. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Layabout for the past few years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. 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: Born in the east to a Tailor, Varis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Varis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He tends to his Tailor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).