Description: This man usually wears his black robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His rusty crest is heavily combed to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Sarah abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. He carries a battered warhammer and tarnished lance as well. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born into a rich family. 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. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries with her a set of halberds, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 sp.