Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a Crown-heir, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Nicholas was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Sellsword. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 10000 cp. Malachite (4 gp). Emerald (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born into a rich family. Ralf 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 has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered white hat.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 30000 cp. Moonstone (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: Born in the east to a Apothecary, Anthony learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Anthony and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 20000 cp. Hematite (9 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp).