Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is physically well-built. His head has been shaved. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Erdan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: This woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her purple hair is lengthy. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: The child of a Sculptor, who enjoyed hunting, Gomory was taken on many hunting expeditions. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: This woman is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Ronobe enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Ronobe was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has achieved small success as a Crown-heir.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: He wears a yellow tunic with black highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'7" when asserting himself. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Manfred 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 Manfred. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 14000 cp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: She wears a green tunic with violet highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her hair is silver and curly. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Pyra took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up axe and armor she uses now. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Rose (70 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the north to a Barrister, Maagog learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large black jacket. She carries with her a set of shortspears, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black crest is heavily combed to the right. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

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 parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rose (80 gp).

Description: This man wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His orange fur is greasy and uncared for. His yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

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. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a shortbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 gp. Emerald (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp).

Description: This man wears a fancy violet suit. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. He has moderate length blonde hair. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying west to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and money/treasure

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Has a crush, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 pp. Rose (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp).