Description: He wears a black shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Snafû is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Snafû was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Bowyer for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His fur is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Akmen 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. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He stands about 6'4" 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 Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Kyle is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Kyle was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Kyle's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Kyle and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 150 gp. Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Jabbie is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When Jabbie reached his early adolescence his Gnome father 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 has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Gifted from a young age, Balifra studied abroad. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Emma never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Banded mail.