Description: A 4'0" northern man, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a tan scarf. His hair is white and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Rurik took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up kukri and armor he uses now. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Architect.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 260 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a red coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 500 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His fur is cinnamon and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His dark red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nicor was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a red armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Roge grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). 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: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of sapphire and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 6'6" southern woman, she wears a black shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her white crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

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 has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Findex was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: Standing 4'7", this woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her red hair is heavily combed to the right. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes goblins are coming to abduct people. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by goblins. Mary was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 sp. Red garnet (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available she will default to her bastard sword. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Shepherd business.

History: Emeny was born with her mother's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp.