Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has moderate length purple hair. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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: He was born on a small isolated farm. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cressel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 sp. Sard (70 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: A 3'3" western man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Armorer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 60 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His red hair is thinning but still full. This white eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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 has achieved small success as a Bowyer.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 sp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a brown tunic with yellow highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bounty Hunter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.