Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with tan slacks. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ghâm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ghâm 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. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Howard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a brown shirt with thin green vertical stripes and brown pants. He wears his silver hair down. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A freak accident while working with his Doctor mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he is greedy

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a shield on his belt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tethren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Military, Religious, In love. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her white hair is singed and shortened. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Obsidian (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Amber (40 gp).