Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 30 gp. 2 Holy water.

Description: He wears an entirely blue suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his lance, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

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. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Ruler. He struck the Ruler job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Debt. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears tattered old clothes. He has a hunchback. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 140 gp. Amber (140 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a white costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Merla was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Merla decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 350 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). White pearl (60 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her white hair is heavily combed to the right. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ishte's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Hourglass.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a assassin again

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: Standing 6'0", this woman wears a pastel tunic with brown highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her cinnamon fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Seven was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Seven decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Map Maker kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has dyed her greying blue hair a little too much giving a sharp blue color. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ronwe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 sp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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 into a rich family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1800 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp).