Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is blonde and curly. He has brown eyes and a red hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He is a Apothecary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Erdan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 16000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his ceremonial dagger. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When Gimble reached his early adolescence his Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has styled his cinnamon fur well, parting it to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. The war was a terrible time for him, and Shivering does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 pp. Red spinel (150 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Sard (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair is cut short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Suhnae lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, 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 north 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. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 90 gp.