Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull tan iron scale mail, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Slave Trader kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Black pearl (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she tends to wear a large green jacket. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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. During her travels, Hadwisa and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Hadwisa discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Hadwisa fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length red hair. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Galiena was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp.