Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown fur is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Art's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He carries with him a set of halberds on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He has moderate length purple hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Leucis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Aym was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Aym's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: This woman dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Painter business.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 50 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This younger middle-aged man sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Orsik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 40 gp. Jet (140 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'8" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, tan shirt, and black tie. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His ears are large.

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. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Soveliss grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Soveliss 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 Soveliss. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Beggar they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Hunter, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the north to a Mortician, Ilga learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Sculptor, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Mortician.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Erdan was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Erdan's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a green wide-brimmed hat and green clothes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This white eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He got into the Tailor business at a young age. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 120 gp.