Description: He is in excellent shape and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Gorbundus was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Gorbundus decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Shoemaker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1800 sp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull white iron scale mail. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Guard and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. With bright auburn hair. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She uses divination through singing.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and red handkerchief worn on her right side. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 sp.