Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He tends to wear a large brown jacket. He sports a flattop fur cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the east to a Shoemaker, Cloak learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Cloak 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. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 170 pp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp).

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Oriax's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His first spouse was a Bowyer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He tends to his Navigator job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Navigator

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

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Kâka hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Kâka was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear flannel. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. With wild black hair. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Red spinel (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rose (70 gp).