Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He is physically well-built. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Vassago enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vassago grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. Her silver crest is knotted and matted. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Burana was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Through the years after Burana was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Burana's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is greedy; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'0". She wears a tan shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and brown pants. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Shamil's homeland. Shamil decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shamil fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'4" western man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has moderate length brown hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

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 a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Therai lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp).