Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Korfel hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Fortune-teller; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mercenary. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Tenena reached her early adolescence her Gnome 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 has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a brown shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and white pants. His fur is cut close to his head. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Tree is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a Server, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This light-skinned male is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Umpen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fletcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fletcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Jade (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane and is in decent physical shape. He has no hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ernest studied abroad. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Jo was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is red and curly. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born to a Marshal, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and carries shortbows. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His scarlet crest is matted, messy, and big. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Greethen speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Greethen took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up morningstar and armor he uses now. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 240 pp. 1 Minor magic item.