Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'1" and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Stableman. His white hair is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Ruler profession.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 pp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp).

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His brown hair is braided into rings. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He found a children's book about a Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 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.