Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and carries sais. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Veloptima was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Veloptima liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He is an epitome of beauty. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Everard was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 sp. Iolite (30 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He got into the Stableman business at a young age. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Stableman. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Architect. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. 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 believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Olunt was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has taken up work as a Architect and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to be a slave trader again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she very much looks the part of a Engraver. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Oriel hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She is a great chef.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has worked as a Engraver like her father before her.

Motivation: To be a Servant again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 cp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Skamos's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her ears are large.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, marred by teas. He has a very tight haircut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Ur-Dag speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ur-Dag 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 is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.