Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Norman isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a halberd on his belt. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Howard was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, 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 Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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 became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Adventurer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Krûk lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Opinionated, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 11000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He wears his gold crest up. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Kerkad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Servant they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Tanner, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp).

Description: Standing 5'5", this man is typically in his Merchant uniform. He sports a flattop fur cut. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

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. Ethereal is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Ethereal lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Merchant. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).