Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear flannel. He has silver hair. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Pelaios speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Pelaios lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 160 pp. Coral (100 gp). Citrine (70 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. His brass crest is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Azzakh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

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. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Insane, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and tan tie. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has wavy brown hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. The war was a terrible time for him, and Fargrim does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: The child of a Sage, who enjoyed hunting, Fargrim was taken on many hunting expeditions. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Tim reached his early adolescence his Human 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. With wild black hair. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears long strands of jet and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mason arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 Mason. He's also a talented Assassin, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her gray fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are yellow and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Ethereal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears dark leathers with embroidery, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His dark red hair is still thick. His white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Vassago was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.