Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. He has wavy auburn hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While he appears to be a normal Half-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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 130 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'11". He wears a worn and beaten armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sword. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Kelter was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Kelter decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A 3'4" northern man, he is wearing a long, red cloak. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He is content; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 150 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and he perpetually has his morningstar ready. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Aelar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 sp. Tourmaline (110 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 cp. Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and green handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Masseuse profession.

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 dropped out of school before completing his studies. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: To be a Masseuse again.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Aust 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 found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: Retire the richest man in the east; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 6'0" and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available she will default to her greatsword. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to protect her home

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Everburning torch.