Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scimitar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. 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 does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Dreali lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Religious, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Gifted from a young age, Eiravel studied abroad. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.