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: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His parents enrolled him in a Wizard school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and he perpetually has his longbow ready. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. The war was a terrible time for him, and Rolen does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.