Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theren studied abroad. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Coral (60 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jade (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Jade (60 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it and is in decent physical shape. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (80 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.