Description: 4'0" and muscular, this northern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. 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: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. She has a very tight haircut. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is physically well-built. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Faran grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When Faran reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother 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 was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

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

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'11". She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is long and red with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small red clips. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Flaws: Emotional, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp).

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. 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: The child of a Shoemaker, who enjoyed hunting, Chem was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Chem fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Nikki speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 cp. Blue quartz (8 gp).