Description: He is lean but muscular and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hunter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Human Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the west to a Jeweler, Egelina learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has achieved small success as a Jeweler.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a white costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to protect her home

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Banker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears a colorful flower in his orange fur. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. After coming to the age of reason, Beast took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'0" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in a small island village. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.