Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. He keeps his long brown fur kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Hematite (11 gp). White pearl (150 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She carries a battered sai and tarnished longbow as well. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born in the east. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Abalaba's homeland. Abalaba decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He has no crest. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. After a long history of fighting, Greethen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears bulky white painted plate armor. He carries with him a set of glaives, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Tarak speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

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 has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mayor. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'9". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sai. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Everard was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Everard never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.