Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a grey scarf. His red hair is still thick. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: Mantus lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

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. He carries with him a set of bows on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Andram alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Andram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a black coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 sp. Peridot (80 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: With black 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 black hair is greasy and uncared for. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Burgell was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 sp. Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Map Maker profession.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: He would like to get married and retire; and he's in love

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 18000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is well kept. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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: To unite with her sister; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her brown fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Dagger took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up whip and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A 5'6" eastern man, he dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has wavy chestnut hair. He wears a mask on his face.

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. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When Astar reached his early adolescence his Tiefling 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 left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.