Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His copper crest is unkempt and raggedy. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sage but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He bought a warhammer and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Tailor born in the past three hundred years. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Abalaba was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Abalaba was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To be a Farmer again; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 6'4" and is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. She is baby faced.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She 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 she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a blue collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She stands about 6'4" and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Barber. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has done her best to style her silver crest to look like a famous performer. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 cp. Azurite (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This late middle aged woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it and is in decent physical shape. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. A true patriot, Ruloth would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She found a children's book about a Dragonborn Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. 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; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His white fur is unkempt and raggedy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Greedy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 90 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

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. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1900 sp. Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tattered old clothes. His hair is red and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Marbas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 70 gp.