Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. 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 whole body is exceptionally muscular. His tied-back hair is black. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

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 trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. Being a Healer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a crossbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has styled her dark red hair well, parting it to the right. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Akta grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Akta. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Fortune-teller; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears professional attire. His beige fur, when down, is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his yellow eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in the east to a Stableman, Shadow learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Through the years after Shadow was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Shadow's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Lazy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Kairon lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 270 gp.