Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Korfel is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He married young, but lost his spouse to orcs. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Korfel was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Revenge; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Sard (30 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp).

Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Vanuath was born with his mother's beautiful face. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Vanuath was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and is pretty ugly. He has red hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.