Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady black eyes.

Personality: Akmen wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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: Born in the north to a Barber, Akmen learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: He usually wears his tan robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his morningstar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Warryn grew up listening to his father's many stories. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her chestnut hair is well kept. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Jasper (30 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Helen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Helen took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available she will default to her whip. She sports auburn long hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Thiala speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Through the years after Thiala was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Thiala's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.