Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a yellow costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His brown hair is braided into rings. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a Miner, his father struggled to pay the bills. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Jade (140 gp).

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this northern man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has green eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Shy, Racist. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 10000 cp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears his red fur up. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Coral (60 gp).