Description: An older man who wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Bathin was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His tied-back hair is blonde. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his halberd. He wears a colorful flower in his gold crest. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 260 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).