Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished shortspear as well. He wears his brass crest up. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Shamash was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Military, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He has no 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 loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 20 gp. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His rusty crest has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the south. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. After a long history of fighting, Fax and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. He has wavy white hair. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Merihim lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Merihim 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 180 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).