Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He carries with him a set of swords, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Yurk 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 retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Sailor they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Cook, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Citrine (60 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a large tan jacket. She carries with her a set of scythes on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. Her white hair is still thick. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Claira fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Courier and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears just a green suit. His bronze crest is unkempt and raggedy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears dull blue sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. He sports a flattop hair cut. His ears are large.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Being a Merchant 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 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; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 10000 sp. Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears long strands of amethyst and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Tanner born in the past three hundred years. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She tends to her Tanner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and expand her business

Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is a Marshal first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has achieved small success as a Marshal.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 sp. Amber (150 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Merchant. He carries a battered shield and tarnished halberd as well. His tied-back hair is black. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Aldous was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 sp.