Description: This dark-skinned male wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a longsword on his belt. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Bertram was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 pp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jet (100 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Jade (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her white eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Ronwe was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 16000 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. She has black hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Gifted from a young age, Shaena studied abroad. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1500 pp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Amber (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Coral (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He carries with him a set of lances on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His black hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are white.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. 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. Balam fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a blue shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and green pants. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Depressed. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Rose (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is long and golden with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: John hails from a village terrorized by drow. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Sard (20 gp).

Description: He wears a fancy brown suit. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He worked as a nervous Slave Trader and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Obsidian (4 gp).