Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He has moderate length blonde hair. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Mindartis 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 guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Amber (90 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Amber (90 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an entirely violet suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. 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: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Heian was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 120 pp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Jet (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). White pearl (70 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is cut short. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. He has wavy auburn hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 gp.