Description: A 4'0" southern man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He is greedy; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a sai on his belt, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She is portly but not overly obese. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Faral and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is white and curly. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bricklayer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, In love. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears long strands of amethyst and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man is very fat, and is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Baradad hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Baradad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is content; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'5" and wears a fancy grey suit. His hair is chestnut and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: Standing 5'7", this man prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Lance's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

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. He found a children's book about a Human Warrior 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. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 150 gp.