Description: This eastern man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Peren speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Peren was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Animal Trainer. He 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, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She is typically in her Map Maker uniform. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a Map Maker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Map Maker. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She is content; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2700 sp. Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Reynard grew up listening to his father's many stories. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Knight hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 sp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: Standing 5'3", this woman usually wears her grey robe and has her lance always slung over her shoulder. Her red hair is cut short. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

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

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spy but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and he is content

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp).

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is physically well-built. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. The war was a terrible time for her, and Dara does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Dara was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Calcitro never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.