Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries with him a set of longswords, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black hair is singed and shortened. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: Mantus was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is lean but muscular and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length black hair. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Vanchu was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Merchant. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Merchant.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He carries with him a set of tridents, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The war was a terrible time for him, and Erdan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When Erdan reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 30 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears baggy violet pantaloons and a brown scarf. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise blue.

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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and expand his business

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He has green eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Trey was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Through the years after Trey was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Trey's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His brass crest is heavily combed to the left. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Quarethon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). 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 wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has red eyes and a green hat with a brown feather.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 40 gp.