Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This dark-skinned female is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has no hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 10 pp. Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aramil was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. Jet (160 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This eastern woman sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Volen and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (130 gp).