Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Alston was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Alston was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Interpreter. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and carries shields. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Reynard and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 150 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His golden hair is long and unkept. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Conrad reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Adventurer again; and expand his business

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly whips and flails. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 sp.