Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Tailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tailor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 250 pp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Erdan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Erdan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

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

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and is pretty ugly. His hair is auburn and curly. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vanuath studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 sp. Zircon (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.