Description: He is in excellent shape and is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: Xappan hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She dresses like a well dressed Navigator does. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Tagga speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She tends to her Navigator job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 270 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries with him a set of spears on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His red fur is knotted and matted. He is baby faced.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting brigands, the young Aura began to lead the lost caravan. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 sp. Amethyst (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp).

Description: He wears a tan vest and prefers brown and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are hazel.

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 cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a white cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His hair is white and very short. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Osco liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Red spinel (70 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this eastern man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has no hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Ruler. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is obsessed with his god.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Scribe. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 pp. Azurite (5 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). White opal (600 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears tattered old clothes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are white.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Astar was born the youngest of three triplets. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Astar never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, In love, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp.