Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His chestnut hair is still thick. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Beiro hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. A freak accident while working with his Fletcher mother left him crippled. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 sp. Tourmaline (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'5" and tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

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. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He has a very tight haircut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Thervan was born with his father's beautiful face. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.