Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Peren reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Malachite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has wavy auburn hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Raer was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bookbinder. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 70 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered grey hat.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Dilettante work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dilettante work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Armorer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new dilettante responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'1" southern man, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair is long and red with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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. Halimath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 15000 sp. Malachite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.