Description: This man is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His black crest, when down, is lengthy. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson green hat.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Mreksh hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Mreksh alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 sp. White pearl (140 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and he perpetually has his shield ready. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Oren's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has wavy blonde hair. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the north to a Slave Trader, Valanthe learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, drow burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He keeps his long yellow fur kept up in a rat tail. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born in the west to a Spy, Smoking learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has achieved small success as a Spy.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 sp. Moonstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1400 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Iolite (30 gp).