Description: He tends to wear a large brown jacket. He is portly but not overly obese. He has done his best to style his white fur to look like a famous performer. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, River was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1800 sp. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with blue slacks. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has styled his cinnamon fur well, parting it to the left. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of a Armorer, who enjoyed hunting, Flame was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Flame took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor he uses now. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 cp. Red spinel (50 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears long strands of amber and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His white hair is braided into rings. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Fenriz 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.

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker, Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 42000 sp.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished club as well. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Servant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ilga abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 sp. Smoky quartz (50 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. 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: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Dell was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman wears a red coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She tend to wears goggles to shield her 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. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Enemies, Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and violet tie. Her scarlet crest, when down, is lengthy. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Forgetful, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He worked as a nervous Courier and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 sp.