Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sickle on his belt. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Akmen wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. After coming to the age of reason, Akmen took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp. Rose (70 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This malnourished woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her fur is brown and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. The war was a terrible time for her, and Tricking does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Tricking was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Alex was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Addict, Secretive. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears dark leathers with embroidery, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 10000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 29000 cp. Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Crampernap abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and carries shortbows. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. 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. He tends to his Carter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scottish accent

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