Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Erdan's homeland. Erdan decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Emerald (700 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He is physically well-built. His tied-back hair is golden. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Varis grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Sard (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rose (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses like a well dressed Miller does. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.