Description: He is a husky man, who wears dark leathers with embroidery. He sports a flattop fur cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Painter profession.

History: Fragrant was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 Mercenary. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Laucian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Armorer for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Good lock. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a simple brown robe with violet stripes complete with hood. Her fur is black and curly. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born in the south. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 sp. White pearl (160 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 9000 cp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Thunderstones. 7 Acid flasks. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Guard; and she's in love

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his copper eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Beast will drive conversation. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His hair is long and brown with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Reynard has worked very hard to control his curse. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Reynard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 130 gp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His head has been shaved. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jocelyn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 90 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp).