Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, marred by teas. His black hair is singed and shortened. He wears an eyepatch.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Alberich liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'0" 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 chestnut and very short. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ilde studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Ilde took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She keeps her scarlet crest in a pixie cut. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 5. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Synthrin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Extrovert, Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a Mortician, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She wears just a tan suit. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Painter. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she tends to wear a large brown jacket. She has wavy blonde hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Morana was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His fur is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Sun has worked very hard to control his curse. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears a feathered 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 amber eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants, and is pretty ugly. His hair is purple and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. After a long history of fighting, Mormo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and tiefling compassion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic, Racist. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 60 gp.