Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is white and very short. His eyes are silver.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Herbalist. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To be a Shepherd again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp. Jade (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this western woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her broad green hat.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The war was a terrible time for her, and Vapula does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His copper crest is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Warlock 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: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats, and carries greatswords. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 80 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Silk rope.