Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 90 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He usually wears his blue robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. His head has been shaved. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Dilettante father left him crippled. After a long history of fighting, Traki and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac, Disease. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 2'11" and muscular, this eastern man wears long strands of sapphire and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Detective job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Apothecary. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a flattop fur cut. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gifted student he started as a Doctor, but he got bored and became a Apothecary. He tends to his Apothecary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. He carries with him a set of greataxes, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Trag fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor, and carries ceremonial daggers. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Avelina embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Avelina was born with her father's beautiful face. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Avelina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 150 gp.