Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, In love. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. His crest is blue and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rathkran studied abroad. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He has hazel eyes and a green hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Pikar hails from a village terrorized by giants. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a shortbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Revenge; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His auburn hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born in the west to a Carter, Zed learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Shoemaker, but he got bored and became a Carter. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He has styled his white crest well, parting it to the left. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Butcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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. Kriv fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.