Description: He stands about 4'5" and wears a fancy grey suit. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Elaim 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 Elaim. 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. Elaim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Coral (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has a hunchback. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Elysande and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 27000 cp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Azaki reached his early adolescence his Elf 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Azaki fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Hadarai was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She carries with her a set of sais on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Emen wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His white hair is still thick. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a Shoemaker, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 gp.