Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it, and is pretty ugly. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Carrie lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Knight responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Knight

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

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His bronze crest is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Stableman but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the south to a Stableman, Kriv learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stableman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stableman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1800 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Jet (130 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is brown and curly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Dûsh abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

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

Possessions: 140 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1100 gp. Sard (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a simple red robe with black stripes complete with hood and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spice Merchant who has hired her part-time. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

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. When Nikki reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Masseuse they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Spice Merchant, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Vonbin abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Fortune-teller and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and expand his business

Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 60 gp.