Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nicholas studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Nicholas took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Armorer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 330 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her warhammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are blue.

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

History: She was born in a small desert village. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Ida speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. A true patriot, Ida would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He stands about 3'1" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born in the west to a Stableman, Wiggan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: To be a Miller again; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She stands about 5'4" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her fur is cut close to her head. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shoemaker who has hired her part-time. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Smoking was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and wants her loneliness to end

Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His silver hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born in the south. Ahvain was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Miller. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He has no hair. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Roofer, his father struggled to pay the bills. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Jet (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He takes great joy in being the best Bricklayer in town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bricklayer. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 30 gp. Deep green spinel (160 gp).