Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. After a long history of fighting, Thervan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (150 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses like a well dressed Crown-heir does. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Crown-heir for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Carpenter again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Adran fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dull pastel sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed trident, just in case. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a great chef.

History: He comes from a rich western family. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1800 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).