Description: A plain young-adult man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull white iron scale mail. His hair is black and very short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: He is a Body Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. After coming to the age of reason, Ekemon took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 sp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born into a rich family. 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. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She keeps her long blue hair kept up in a rat tail. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson green hat.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Barber.

Motivation: To be a Roofer again; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his sickle. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His fur, while still mostly orange, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his copper eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Apothecary. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a black tunic with pastel highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'10". He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shield. His tied-back hair is silver. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in the south to a Performer, Aust learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He became a Performer soon after.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He stands about 3'0" and prefers to wear flannel. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Oren's homeland. Oren decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This woman wears a brown vest and prefers white and blue shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She found a children's book about a Human Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.