Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, grey cloak. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. A true patriot, Veit would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. When Veit reached his early adolescence his Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this eastern woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has dyed her greying rusty crest a little too much giving a sharp rusty color. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Painter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of a Jeweler, who enjoyed hunting, Farideh was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Pacifist. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Bloodstone (30 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has moderate length scarlet crest. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a Sellsword first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Dentratha lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sellsword.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'10" and wears a simple white robe with blue stripes complete with hood. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Shágflak was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, 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 south 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. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shágflak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 pp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Jet (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. After a long history of fighting, Baggi and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a brown shirt with thin red vertical stripes and brown pants. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scimitars and longswords. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His ears are large.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born in a small island village. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Merchant 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: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

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

Motivation: To be a Scribe again; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. White opal (1000 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears a red armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down, marred by teas. Her brown hair is cut short. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Some 3 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Willow never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand her business

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.