Description: He has a missing right arm. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Gifted from a young age, Lance studied abroad. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She carries a battered sickle and tarnished mace as well. She has slicked back brown hair. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Hadwisa was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Warrior, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Warrior in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. She has a hunchback. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the east to a Soapmaker, Vicky learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Vicky abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: Stacee is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is a great chef.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 sp. Zircon (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp).

Description: A 3'1" western woman, she prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. She has a very tight haircut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is content

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He usually wears his green robe and has his shortbow always slung over his shoulder. His blue hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are black and beady.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Brewer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 150 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aym was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to pay off her debts

Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Military, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 350 pp. Hematite (12 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He very much looks the part of a Gardener. His crest is cut close to his head. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Gardener for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Herbalist again; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'4" and wears a red tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 Blacksmith. After a long history of fighting, Osco and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.