Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears a brown coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He has no hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bertram does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. When Bertram reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He bought a sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Military, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Uses sign language

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

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her white crest has been sun bleached extensively. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair is long and black with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Cook. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Kâka was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has worked as a Cook like his mother before him.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 60000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has slicked back white hair. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has shaved her head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a sai on her belt. She has no fur. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Cloak embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Through the years after Cloak was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Cloak's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 50000 cp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is cut short. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. When Faran reached his early adolescence his Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has no hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Assassin. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in the east to a Assassin, Barbena learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 900 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in an above average manner. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born to a Dyer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Through the years after Arannis was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Arannis's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Arannis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp.