Description: He stands about 6'0" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His fur is short and beige. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 290 pp. Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear pastel tank tops with violet pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Cressel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Map Maker they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Barber, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'0". He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Rangrim does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Rangrim was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 180 gp.