Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her red hair is wavy and long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a simple black robe with green stripes complete with hood, marred by chocolates. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born in the south to a Bookbinder, Ar-Karo learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Emerald (1500 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. He wears his rusty crest down. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and wears a yellow feathered hat and yellow clothes. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears blue trousers with brown and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His white hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Theren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He carries a battered crossbow and tarnished dagger as well. His dark red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Thamuz alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Thamuz was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp.