Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cressel grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1500 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has wavy brown hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is silver and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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 is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing a long, black cloak. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is a Miller first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miller work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Miller for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: 4'4" and muscular, this eastern man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Gilthur lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.