Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing a long, tan cloak. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

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 obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When Carrie reached his early adolescence his Elf father 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 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 desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 140 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 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 carries flails. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. He has brown eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 pp. Jasper (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1700 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Hematite (12 gp). White opal (600 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His ears are large.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Berrian will drive conversation. A true patriot, Berrian would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Berrian was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears just a blue suit. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp. Star ruby (1300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.