Description: This man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Adran 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'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 130 pp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Jet (140 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born into a rich family. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. Amethyst (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp).

Description: He wears a fancy green suit. He carries with him a set of shortbows, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His golden hair is cut short. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Interpreter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Arannis was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Arannis was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp).

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 330 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Thamior was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Body Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.