Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a mace on his belt. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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. Dreali fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears bulky brown painted plate armor, and is pretty ugly. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. 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 raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Gardener responsibilities is difficult; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She carries with her a set of sais on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her purple hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Bune has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 80 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His first spouse was a Dyer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Fivin will drive conversation. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. Her fur is red and curly. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Windy hails from a village terrorized by giants. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly crossbows and whips. She wears her auburn hair down. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Jacoba hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She uses divination through singing.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Jacoba grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Jacoba. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears her blonde hair up. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Geva hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Her parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when she was still a young child. The dire rats captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 60 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and he perpetually has his scimitar ready. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2300 sp.