Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has shaved his head bald. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the north. Aramil 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. 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. Aramil fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She very much looks the part of a Scribe. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her eyes are yellow and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her childhood dream was to be a Doctor, but she was a colossal failure. 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: She seems to be bored by most things; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1800 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She sports blonde long hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Melissa enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the south. Her first spouse was a Gardener, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Passionate. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Randal hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Fighter 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. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.