Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has no crest. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his blue crest down. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1600 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a map maker again

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

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 is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Gifted from a young age, Azzakh studied abroad. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His red hair is lengthy. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His head has been shaved. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a colorful flower in his red crest. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her scarlet crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Apothecary does. His crest is white, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are red and catlike.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1800 gp.