Description: He is in excellent shape and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Faran fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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: Athletic, Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Mamnen was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Baker. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is silver and curly. She has red eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She carries with her a set of warhammers, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has no hair. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Hadwisa hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Hadwisa and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His silver hair is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Gruk 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 Gruk. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 12000 cp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her fur, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear white tank tops with black pants. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished longsword as well. His red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bucklal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Bucklal has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp).