Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and doesn't want to be a seamstress and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. 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: Lone was born with her father's beautiful face. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Vani lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His long purple hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Skamos fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His green crest has been sun bleached extensively. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 6000 cp. White pearl (150 gp).