Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries a battered whip and tarnished rapier as well. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mercenary but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A 5'2" southern man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His black hair is lengthy. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 8. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a black vest and prefers yellow and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Bernard was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Knight but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Ida was born the youngest of three triplets. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Sard (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).