Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He very much looks the part of a Guard. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Korfel lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Lazy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Jet (50 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Red garnet (50 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.