Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dull red sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed glaive, just in case. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Kelter enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

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. His childhood dream was to be a Architect, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Stableman like his mother before him.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A middle-aged man, he has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe, and is pretty ugly. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He has green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born in the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1700 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is cut close to his head. He has black eyes and a green hat with a brown feather.

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. A true patriot, Therai would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His childhood dream was to be a Seamstress, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 160 gp. Golden pearl (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She stands about 5'1" and likes to wear yellow tank tops with tan skirt. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has white hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She bought a falchion and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a green vest and prefers white and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her gold crest, when down, is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Daar wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born in a small island village. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She 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. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Banded mail.