Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a hunchback. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Quarion was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is short and white. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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 has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1100 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears his golden hair down. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Family, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born in the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.