Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with black slacks. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white crest is singed and shortened. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kerkad studied abroad. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Blacksmith; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Amber (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. His copper crest is lengthy. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Gargax hails from a village terrorized by giants. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Gargax was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. His hair is white and curly. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1100 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'8" and is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His beige fur, when down, is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Ethereal hails from a village terrorized by orcs. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Ethereal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries a battered sword and tarnished whip as well. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Altho fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Her red hair is still thick. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Interpreter born in the past three hundred years. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She struck the Interpreter job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp).

Description: 5'7" and muscular, this northern man wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available he will default to his warhammer. His yellow fur has been sun bleached extensively. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

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 is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 9000 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing a long, pastel cloak. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She got into the Masseuse business at a young age. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Dagger was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 cp.

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 silk and lounges about seductively. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, William grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp.