Description: An older man who wears bulky black painted plate armor, he is not a threatening figure. His dark red hair is singed and shortened. His red eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: Chem speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. 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. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a very tight haircut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Orryn abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are blue.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His silver hair is braided into rings. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the east to a Sage, Melech learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's also a talented Junk Dealer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. She wears her brown hair down. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sculptor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sculptor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

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

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his long black crest kept up in a rat tail. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: This light-skinned female prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. She has chestnut hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Criella was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy gold crest. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a hunchback. His crest is gold and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 500 sp. Deep green spinel (70 gp).