Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this western man wears tattered old clothes. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Vanuath does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 900 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His tied-back hair is silver. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the south to a Slave Trader, Dreali learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. He has chestnut hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Ivellios hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Ivellios alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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 is greedy; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1200 gp.