Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Bather

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

Possessions: 70 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair is braided into rings. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Being born in the east, 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 east 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. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1900 pp. Peridot (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Thervan was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tattered old clothes. His hair is red and very short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Golden pearl (160 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Emerald (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his red hair down. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Priest. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He became a Priest soon after.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 30000 cp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.