Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erdan grew up listening to his father's many stories. Erdan liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 sp. Golden pearl (80 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 2'11" when asserting himself. His hair is long and red with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Hupe reached his early adolescence his Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 70 gp. Sard (70 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses like a well dressed Fisher does and is in decent physical shape. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Fisher. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fisher for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When Agnes reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to protect her home

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military, Debt. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 140 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His bronze crest is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Kiirith speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He got into the Hunter business at a young age. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Hunter for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her orange fur is still thick. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. After a long history of fighting, Elegant and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears tattered old clothes. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Sybil is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly spears and lances. His silver hair is long and unkept. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Az-Rans was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Az-Rans grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Az-Rans. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is short and red. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. Being a Body Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.