Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He wears his red hair down. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Therai was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Knight hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. A true patriot, Orsik would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Orsik 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane and is in decent physical shape. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hugolina grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Bookbinder like her father before her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it; and to be a mortician again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Alexandrite (1000 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a red and brown handkerchief worn on her right side. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. She wears a brown coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Avelina was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Avelina alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A 4'4" eastern man, he tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. After a long history of fighting, Tordek and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His dark red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Healer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Crown-heir. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he's in love

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is physically well-built. He has wavy brown hair. He has amber eyes and a yellow hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp.