Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

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. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's in love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears just a blue suit. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His parents enrolled him in a Wizard school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Malachite (15 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black opal (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: Laucian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.