Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Norman grew up listening to his father's many stories. Norman abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her gold crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

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. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is black and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Beloril hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. 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: He was born in the west. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 34000 sp. Zircon (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear brown tank tops with blue pants. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of a Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Adam was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10000 cp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Jade (140 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a grey collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Healer profession.

History: She was born in the west. 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. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with her absent mother

Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has slicked back golden hair. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Ilga was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Bundrigo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents enrolled him in a Ranger school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is auburn and very short. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 900 sp.