Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shortspear with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His brown hair is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Laucian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to 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. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Miner for the past few years.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Eye agate (16 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She is portly but not overly obese. She keeps her blue hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are black.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Tailor arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'8" when asserting himself. His long green crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Direcris hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He got into the Map Maker business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her crest is scarlet, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: A 5'11" western man, he wears tattered old clothes. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). Being a Animal Trainer 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this northern man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Guy wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

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. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears professional attire. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by unlife.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.