Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long blue crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sage for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 40 pp. Jade (40 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his red hair up. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Bhevek was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, 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 Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Halfling Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 170 pp.

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Stylist arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears a grey vest and prefers tan and violet shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a hunchback. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is long and brown with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

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 kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Gardain was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gifted student he started as a Apothecary, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He struck the Spice Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 160 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).