Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Alex alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Painter. He has achieved small success as a Painter.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 40 pp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a longsword on her belt, and carries longswords. Her white hair is still thick. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: In love, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10000 cp.