Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the south to a Painter, Goroth learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: To be a Laborer again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear blue tank tops with green pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is white and very short. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a husky man, who sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Adelard was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Through the years after Adelard was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Adelard's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

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.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.