Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is knotted and matted. 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 a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Elaim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: Standing 6'8", this man wears a pastel costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His beige fur is matted, messy, and big. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His golden hair is still thick. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. 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. Jabbie fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a black coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. This white eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Layabout. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He tends to wear a large tan jacket. His hair is black and curly. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad tan hat.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He bought a axe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She is physically well-built. She wears a colorful flower in her red hair. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shava grew up listening to her father's many stories. She worked as a nervous Map Maker and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Map Maker for hire.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: She stands about 4'8" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her red hair is still thick. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Slave, Debt. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He wears a brown tunic with grey highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Odo embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. 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: 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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Odo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 sp. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She wears a grey shirt with thin black vertical stripes and pastel pants. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sais and kukris. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She uses divination through singing.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her parents enrolled her in a Monk school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 pp.