Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His black hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 sp. Azurite (13 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Amethyst (150 gp).

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her blue hair is still thick. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Hecat enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 cp. White pearl (60 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His orange fur has been sun bleached extensively. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 180 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: 5'7" and muscular, this southern man wears a green coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in a small island village. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. 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 happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has worked as a Carpenter like her father before her.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His brown hair is braided into rings. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He is an epitome of beauty. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He got into the Beggar business at a young age. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a dilettante again

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is white and curly. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her golden hair up. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp.