Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He got into the Bowyer business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new bowyer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Jade (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He has no hair. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Rolen is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.