Description: He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. He carries with him a set of monstrous two handed axes on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Burto's homeland. Burto decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Burto fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She usually wears her blue robe and has her shortspear always slung over her shoulder. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Salanop studied abroad. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Someone believes her a fraud; and many giants want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 20000 cp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a long, tan cloak and is in decent physical shape. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her childhood dream was to be a Sellsword, but she was a colossal failure. 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. Tenena fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 21000 cp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is still thick. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Mentor, Poor, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Silk rope. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. He has silver eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Raam has worked very hard to control his curse. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery, and carries scythes. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Sumnes will drive conversation. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sumnes fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Holy water.

Description: He tends to wear a large grey jacket. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortbows and halberds. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Kody's homeland. Kody decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Being a Map Maker 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 has a crush on the local Sellsword; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Weaver and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries with him a set of shortbows on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He keeps his white crest in a pixie cut. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Masseuse. He has taken up work as a Masseuse and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and doesn't want to be a masseuse and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 15000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.