Description: He is lean but muscular and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His black crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Sage born in the past three hundred years. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Bidreked was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Rathkran was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Sculptor. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 350 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A 6'4" eastern man, he dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with black slacks. He has styled his bronze crest well, parting it to the left. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He's also a talented Jeweler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Terse, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair is knotted and matted. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Hunter is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He became a Shipwright soon after.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Family, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 sp. 7 Acid flasks.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She carries with her a set of greatswords on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. Her crest is short and silver. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Vezera is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Terse, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 sp. Amber (110 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear flannel. He wears his black fur up. His yellow eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

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. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the west to a Detective, Ahlyssa learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp.