Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He keeps his silver crest in a flapper bob. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Coral (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older man who wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing, he is not a threatening figure. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Baern was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 sp. Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His beige fur is lengthy. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Doctor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Doctor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in a small island village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, In love. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 140 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. This silver eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Ishte lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. He keeps his gold crest in a flapper bob. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Rathkran lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Laborer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Rathkran never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Guardian, Family, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Holy water.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A freak accident while working with his Baker father left him crippled. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is typically in her Stableman uniform. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 130 gp.