Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: To pay off his debts; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 70 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1300 sp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: This woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She became a Performer soon after.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length rusty crest. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Srorthen hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Srorthen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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. Srorthen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 130 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp).