Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. He has green eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 46. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. After a long history of fighting, Pûg and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His purple hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Marbas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Military, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She got into the Mercenary business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Mercenary. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Mercenary for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 60000 cp.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Gardain lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.