Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Ar-Baruk's homeland. Ar-Baruk decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He usually wears his yellow robe and has his scythe always slung over his shoulder. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Naal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When Naal reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has wavy silver hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of a Butcher, who enjoyed hunting, Elizabeth was taken on many hunting expeditions. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp).