Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a grey wide-brimmed hat and grey clothes. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Baern studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His purple hair is knotted and matted. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: Abad wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and doesn't want to be a bricklayer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears just a black suit. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. After a long history of fighting, Borgu and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He wears a pastel coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head, and he perpetually has his flail ready. His red fur, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a red armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. She is baby faced.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Jo's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His silver hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Butcher. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Butcher for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a grey shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His auburn hair is cut short. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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 plains due to the painful memories there. Vondal took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up axe and armor he uses now. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (60 gp).