Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 40000 cp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has slicked back golden hair. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She became a Butcher soon after.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Full Plate.

Description: This woman wears a simple white robe with grey stripes complete with hood. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born in the west. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a white costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bernard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.