Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His orange fur is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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. Skirt fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 19000 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Grom wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Slave, Job, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 350 gp. Red garnet (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Eye agate (6 gp).

Description: He usually wears his black robe and has his sai always slung over his shoulder. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

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 is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Ghûra lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Sage, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

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 to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 130 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).