Description: An older man who tends to wear a large white jacket, he is not a threatening figure. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Knight arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Knight for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is greedy

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Varis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, 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 hair is blonde and very short. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: The child of a Courier, who enjoyed hunting, Theriatis was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gifted student he started as a Courier, but he got bored and became a Shoemaker. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.