Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

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. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Selfish, Fearful. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 350 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears professional attire. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This man likes to wear white tank tops with brown pants. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Ar-Baruk speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 cp. Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. He carries with him a set of shortbows, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His beige fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His ears are large.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Elegant fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has moderate length red hair. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Burto was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length white crest. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Norkruuth is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gifted student he started as a Courier, but he got bored and became a Banker. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a courier again

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears baggy brown pantaloons and a white scarf. With bright auburn hair. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She dresses like a well dressed Courier does. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Merla hails from a village terrorized by giants. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Merla alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Rose (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Spyglass.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries with her a set of glaives on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. Her brass crest is knotted and matted. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 sp. White opal (1300 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Banded agate (9 gp).