Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a red feathered hat and red clothes, and is pretty ugly. His hair is auburn and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Pikar 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is content; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He has green eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and half-orc compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in the west. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 50 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears baggy black pantaloons and a pastel scarf. She has moderate length blue hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His hair is auburn and very short. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Guard. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He likes to wear black tank tops with brown pants. He carries with him a set of spears, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He has violet eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Zed lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Bounty Hunter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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. Zed fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 800 sp. Jasper (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a blue costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has moderate length black fur. Her eyes are yellow and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Revenge; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.