Description: This malnourished man wears a black armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Oriax 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 is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Malachite (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Hourglass.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his golden hair down. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. Being a Map Maker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tordrid studied abroad. Tordrid liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Henry lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is black and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Paelias has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She tends to wear a large black jacket. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His fur is black and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are yellow.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Family, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Hematite (4 gp). White pearl (70 gp). White opal (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, and carries bastard swords. He has no fur. His yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Serpent grew up listening to his father's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is physically well-built. He has wavy golden hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.