Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and yellow handkerchief worn on his left side. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. 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 is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. 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: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 120 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. She is an epitome of beauty. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. 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 has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her falchion with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She carries with her a set of falchions, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her red crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Stableman kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. 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. Callie fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Nature, Slave, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

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

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She has wavy black hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

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 loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Williamina was born the youngest of three triplets. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Slave Trader they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Seamstress, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1500 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Rose (20 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Malachite (8 gp).

Description: This northern man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aust studied abroad. 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 Performer. He became a Performer soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He got into the Carter business at a young age. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and prefers to wear flannel. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His crest, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.