Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Tharivol alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 pp. Sard (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Naeris grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is an epitome of beauty. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.