Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and grey handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: He got into the Painter business at a young age. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains 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 mountains due to the painful memories there. Tharivol took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up spear and armor he uses now. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is golden and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. He has a very tight haircut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 pp. Coral (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).