Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His red crest is singed and shortened. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

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. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this western woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'7". He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and his gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. A true patriot, Manfred would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His childhood dream was to be a Barrister, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and he wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A 5'2" southern man, he is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His purple hair is braided into rings. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Astar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Astar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 cp. Amber (160 gp).