Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a red vest and prefers brown and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Bertram is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1600 sp.

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 wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His silver crest is braided into rings. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

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

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing a long, pastel cloak. Her lavender fur is singed and shortened. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. He carries with him a set of shortspears on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise amber.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Jabbie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. 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. Jabbie fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with brown slacks. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Baker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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. Gilthur fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 30 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Norman was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Norman has worked very hard to control his curse. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished sai as well. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Miller. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Miller arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miller work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her chestnut hair down. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. A true patriot, Merla would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Military, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 sp. Coral (140 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'3" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. Frug is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His first spouse was a Weaver, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He's also a talented Weaver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Actor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 90 gp.