Description: He tends to wear a large green jacket. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a fancy grey suit. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Thamior was born with his father's beautiful face. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Thamior began to lead the lost caravan. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Thamior was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. His golden hair is cut short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Uthemar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). During his travels, Uthemar and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Uthemar discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Uthemar fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.