Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a grey coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: John was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 5'5", this man wears tattered old clothes. His hair is long and white with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has moderate length brown hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available she will default to her sword. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.