Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. He has shaved his head bald. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Zook is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Zook abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Guardian, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His fur is short and yellow. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He carries a battered scythe and tarnished longsword as well. He has wavy blonde hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Mhurren's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mhurren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears just a blue suit. He is an epitome of beauty. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Dean was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 90 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She wears her silver hair up. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Priest born in the past three hundred years. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Antinua was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Antinua has worked very hard to control her curse. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she has a crush on the local server

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a sai on his belt. His hair is white and very short. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 900 sp.