Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Ûshgol 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. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 170 pp.

Description: Standing 6'8", this man wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his flail. He has done his best to style his black fur to look like a famous performer. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Seven has worked very hard to control his curse. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1100 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. He has chestnut hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is an amazing painter.

History: The child of a Sage, who enjoyed hunting, Chay was taken on many hunting expeditions. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to be a sage again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.