Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has wavy red hair. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

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

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This western man typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is cut close to his head. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Sammal studied abroad. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1500 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a white wide-brimmed hat and white clothes. Her tied-back hair is black. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Bilga enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Bilga was born with her father's beautiful face. She 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. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: To be a Scribe again; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears dull yellow sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her ears are large.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).