Description: He is in excellent shape and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His red crest is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Butcher for hire.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull black iron scale mail. He sports a flattop hair cut. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 230 gp. Amethyst (160 gp). 1 Disguise kit.

Description: A 5'6" western man, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has violet eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 120 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His dark red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His eyes are likewise white. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is an amazing painter.

History: Astar hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: He wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a white scarf, and he perpetually has his bow ready. His cinnamon fur, when down, is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: Leaf was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Leaf was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Healer. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Leaf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Mindartis was born with his father's beautiful face. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing a long, yellow cloak. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is content

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Mundane, Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 130 gp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, blue shirt, and grey tie. His hair is brown and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He bought a greataxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 70 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Smokesticks.