Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 97. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Attractive. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 700 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available he will default to his whip. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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 nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has brown eyes and a red hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a Mayor, her mother struggled to pay the bills. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. She keeps her green crest in a flapper bob. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gardain grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). Malachite (14 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a red deerstalker hat and red clothes. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. 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 Hunter. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Hunter for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to protect her home

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 80 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has moderate length red hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Guard but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 gp.