Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is black and curly. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Thorin liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His fur is yellow and curly. He has green eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Five fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2200 gp. Jade (80 gp). Iolite (70 gp). White opal (800 gp). Sard (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'2" western woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her parents enrolled her in a Aristocrat school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'0". He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Dustin was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.