Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears bulky green painted plate armor. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Tharivol hails from a village terrorized by giants. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. He has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shepherd but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 pp. Canary diamond (8000 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Amber (110 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.