Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Quarion hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He has red hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear flannel. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.