Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a halberd on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a black shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and brown pants. His green crest is long and unkept. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Azzakh liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Azzakh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1200 gp. Coral (60 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3100 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Jade (70 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'2" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and balancing her hectic life and new layabout responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 900 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His fur is lavender and curly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Hunter for hire.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This western woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ûgakûga 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. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

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

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Rich, In love, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 60000 cp. Jasper (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 6'2" and wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a hand crossbow on her belt. Her hair is silver and curly. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Ploughman born in the past three hundred years. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Ploughman arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ploughman.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Amber (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp).