Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His crest is black and curly. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born into a rich family. Direcris 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 taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 cp. Amber (50 gp).

Description: This woman is dressed in a clean red cloak covering her clean studded leather, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her white hair is long and unkept. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is a great chef.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. She carries with her a set of tridents on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her dark red hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Markosian was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Engraver, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has moderate length red hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4 Smokesticks.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'11" when asserting himself. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Taklinn grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Armorer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is short and brown. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She is a Succubi in disguise. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 16000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She wears bulky violet painted plate armor. She has a hunchback. She has slicked back brown hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a Blacksmith first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Jelenneth was born the youngest of three triplets. Her childhood dream was to be a Adventurer, but she was a colossal failure. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his silver hair up. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 90 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp).