Description: A middle-aged man, he wears long strands of amethyst and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and is pretty ugly. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Erky enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Erky was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'2", this man sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has moderate length black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a miner again

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears long strands of jet and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is physically well-built. Her hair is blonde and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her first spouse was a Slave Trader, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

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 shaved her head bald. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When Olivia reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She bought a greataxe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This woman wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a scimitar on her belt. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Kristryd was born with her mother's beautiful face. Through the years after Kristryd was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Kristryd'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: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has moderate length scarlet crest. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. The war was a terrible time for him, and Norkruuth does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a green costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. She wears her brown hair down. Her skin is flawless and her silver eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. The war was a terrible time for her, and Makaria does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Makaria was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 130 gp. Red garnet (140 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Ishgha 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: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1 Silk rope.

Description: This southern man usually wears his white robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 120 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Banded mail.