Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a tan collared shirt and pastel pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has moderate length auburn hair. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a halberd on her belt. She carries with her a set of halberds on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her crest, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. A true patriot, Kava would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born in the north. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Kava was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kava fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. Her dark red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Kasdeya was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Scribe they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Barkeep, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barkeep and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

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

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his long cinnamon fur kept up in a rat tail. His yellow eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed pastel hat.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Carnelian (30 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Hunter mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Apothecary. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Olivia was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Apothecary.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When Melissa reached her early adolescence her Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he very much looks the part of a Masseuse, and is pretty ugly. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vlorn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Adventurer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Masseuse responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Amber (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His first spouse was a Fletcher, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.