Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and violet robe with the hood down. He wears his golden hair up. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Hadarai was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Hadarai's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he's in love

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He carries with him a set of greatswords, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Berrian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a yellow Stetson hat and yellow clothes. His black hair is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in the west to a Map Maker, Hadarai learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Gold music box (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Raer lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Obsidian (5 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Jade (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Jade (60 gp). White opal (800 gp). Sard (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His silver hair is still thick. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Ruler 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: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2300 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).