Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His rusty crest is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Nykkan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nykkan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He became a Shipwright soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shipwright responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs and is in decent physical shape. She wears her black hair down. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf 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. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and pastel handkerchief worn on his left side, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. He has no crest. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Vrondiss was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has achieved small success as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Hourglass.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing, and she perpetually has her hand crossbow ready. She wears her lavender fur up. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

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 was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). 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: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'2". He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Wiggens grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'4". He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born into a rich family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 60 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp). 4 Antitoxin.

Description: He wears a white tunic with black highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Posh accent

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

Description: A 5'2" northern man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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: Varis 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 sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Server work with an outfit from a few towns over. Server work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a barrister again

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 110 gp. Deep green spinel (150 gp).