Description: This dark-skinned male wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a shortspear on his belt. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 900 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His brass crest is lengthy. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Shoemaker. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and balancing his hectic life and new shoemaker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His white fur is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Moon lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Miner, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 9000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp).

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has styled her dark red hair well, parting it to the left. Her white eyes peer out from beneath her top black hat.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She takes great joy in being the best Herbalist in town.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'1", this woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her white hair is cut short. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jet (160 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Amber (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has wavy silver hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

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 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: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Shane's homeland. Shane decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears suspenders and violet workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has green eyes and a violet hat with a black feather.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Jade (120 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jet (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red spinel (120 gp).