Description: Standing 6'4", this man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His tied-back hair is blonde. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Grom wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the north to a Cartwright, Grom learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Job, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 cp. Onyx (60 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Moonstone (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a brown scarf. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aerdeth grew up listening to his father's many stories. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered grey hat.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Baern was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Jabbie is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 390 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Carlin was born with her father's beautiful face. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'3" when asserting himself. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is content

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 120 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears his blonde hair down. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He takes great joy in being the best Cook in town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cook for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 sp.