Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Kyle isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and 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

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 sp. Jade (70 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He carries a battered crossbow and tarnished greatsword as well. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the east. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Nicholas's homeland. Nicholas decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. 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. Nicholas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her whip with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her ears are large.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Jet (80 gp).

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is dressed in earthy colors with a red and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker red hat.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: Alex lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Map Maker and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.