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 dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gifted student he started as a Bowyer, but he got bored and became a Butcher. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He bought a sai and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Criminal record, Nature, In love. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears a colorful flower in her purple hair. Her half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Aym was born with her father's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her silver hair is cut short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Quilla lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 500 sp. Chalcedony (80 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Zâthra lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Actor they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Cook, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She tends to wear a large black jacket. Her crest is short and gold. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ruloth will drive conversation. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Ruloth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sage and was forced into it by her family; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a hunchback. His hair is short and white. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a great chef.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 110 gp. Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. He has brown hair. 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 is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.