Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Joan was born with her father's beautiful face. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Sage for the past few years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Family, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 150 gp. Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

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. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Coral (130 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a pastel vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his pastel boots flare out at the collars. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his flail, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He keeps his long white fur kept up in a rat tail. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2100 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Eggren's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear flannel. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears her golden hair up. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is still thick. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Aerdeth speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Through the years after Aerdeth was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Aerdeth's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 gp.