Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Cressel speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Cressel and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Eva took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up sickle and armor she uses now. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her crest is silver and very short. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying west to reunite her family. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 190 gp. Onyx (80 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a hunchback. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His white eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Andram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are silver.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 sp. Moonstone (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is black and curly. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. A true patriot, Uthemar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Uthemar was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Uthemar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Uthemar was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Revenge; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the right. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Mialee took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up scimitar and armor she uses now. She bought a scimitar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with white slacks. His silver crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a simple violet robe with green stripes complete with hood. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Millicent took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greatsword and armor she uses now. After months of barely getting by, Millicent managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 40 gp.