Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Quarion took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up bastard sword and armor he uses now. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Secretive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 pp. Eye agate (12 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Amber (120 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Jade (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears dull tan sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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: He is content; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.