Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries a battered sickle and tarnished greataxe as well. He sports a flattop fur cut. His copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Five fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are silver.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

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. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 cp. Hematite (14 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is content; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 170 pp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Azurite (7 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greatswords and morningstars. His blue crest is heavily combed to the left. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born in the east to a Bookbinder, Zedaar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job, Slave. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is dressed in an above average manner, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is baby faced.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nora grew up listening to her mother's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.