Description: He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has moderate length red hair. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Barendd was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Amber (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'1". She wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sai. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This western man is dressed in an above average manner. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is brown and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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 nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 120 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull green iron scale mail. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Virra isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She worked as a nervous Priest and found it very stressful. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 380 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Backpack.