Description: He is in excellent shape and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Gorbundus was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Gorbundus decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Shoemaker 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: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1800 sp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull white iron scale mail. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Guard and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. With bright auburn hair. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She uses divination through singing.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and red handkerchief worn on her right side. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with blue slacks. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Robbie embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 180 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.