Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears just a grey suit. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Erdan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a green tunic with tan highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

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. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 Seamstress. He tends to his Seamstress job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.