Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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 to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Tharivol never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Family, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue star sapphire (500 gp).

Description: He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. He is portly but not overly obese. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Architect. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A gifted student he started as a Painter, but he got bored and became a Architect. Being a Architect kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to be a painter again

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing a long, tan cloak. He has moderate length auburn hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Varis will drive conversation. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He bought a axe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a yellow shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is baby faced.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his feathered red hat.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Korfel alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Korfel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 80 pp.