Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Roger was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her chestnut hair is well kept. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Merla speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Merla was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Merla abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Slave, Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'7". He wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. During his travels, Medrash and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Medrash discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Medrash fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has a hunchback. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Balifra lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and doesn't want to be a fletcher and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: He wears a violet shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and black pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

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 takes great joy in being the best Assassin in town.

History: Varis hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has a hunchback. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.