Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear tan tank tops with pastel pants. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Quarion 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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2400 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Theriatis never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'7", this man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Military, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Rose (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a very tight haircut. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Berrian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden pearl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.