Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a simple grey robe with green stripes complete with hood. He has a very tight haircut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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, Gardain is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'1" and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His black hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. A true patriot, Kody would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is cut close to his head. He has brown eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears skinny pants and wears a green and tan robe with the hood down. He wears his gold crest down. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Donaar was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 3 Acid flasks.

Description: This man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady white eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Laborer who has hired him part-time. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: The child of a Actor, who enjoyed hunting, Marbas was taken on many hunting expeditions. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue shirt with thin white vertical stripes and black pants. He wears his silver hair down. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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: To settle down with his crush; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 sp. Amber (130 gp).