Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a white tunic with yellow highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is long and white with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

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 is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a Locksmith, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: She wants revenge against goblins; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it and is in decent physical shape. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Fortune-teller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Sensitive, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'8" and prefers to wear flannel. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a Guard, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to drow.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished axe as well. He wears his red hair up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cimer fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Tordek is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tordek grew up listening to his father's many stories. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His gray fur, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 70 pp. Black pearl (1000 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in the east. His childhood dream was to be a Gardener, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mercenary.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her orange fur is knotted and matted. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Someone believes her a fraud; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.