Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His black hair is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Xappan never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1100 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is red and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 16000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sai with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His dark red hair is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is obsessed with his god.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Bathin abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears dull black sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sai, just in case. Her silver crest is knotted and matted. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Akra is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20 pp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Helja hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Helja and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Simple lock.