Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, In love, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. He has red fur. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Flame was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Flame fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp).

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse, Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Banded agate (12 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His silver unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1300 sp.