Description: A 6'4" northern man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

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. Through the years after Mantus was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Mantus's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mantus 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 to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Emerald (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. He has wavy brown hair. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson green hat.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nirgel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and carries hammers. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 14000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). 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.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scimitars and hand crossbows. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp.