Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Erdan lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes, and carries swords. He has chestnut hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Riardon grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Riardon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a fancy brown suit. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. A true patriot, Ivellios would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When Ivellios reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).