Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and he perpetually has his flail ready. His chestnut hair is cut short. His ears are large.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anthony grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anthony fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears an entirely green suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His blue hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Mamnen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Knight. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He has wavy black crest. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in a small forest village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Heskan took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up morningstar and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is wearing a long, brown cloak. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 30000 cp. Star ruby (1500 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Coral (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 41000 sp.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears his auburn hair up. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Azaki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. Being a Bather 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: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man usually wears his tan robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder and is in decent physical shape. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Hunter. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 46000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears skinny pants and wears a tan and brown robe with the hood down. She has slicked back golden hair. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Siffress hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born into a rich family. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has wavy chestnut hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Layabout but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. After a long history of fighting, Mantus and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he has a crush on the local actor

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 160 gp.