Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a glaive on his belt. He is portly but not overly obese. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Olrok was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Peridot (20 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears skinny pants and wears a white and brown robe with the hood down. Her tied-back hair is black. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Volen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

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. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Shipwright for hire.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After months of barely getting by, Ronobe managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, yellow shirt, and tan tie. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are green.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. After coming to the age of reason, Naill took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Average lock. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This western woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Gardener. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

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 was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 150 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Amber (110 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greataxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Oriax grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 30 pp.