Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

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. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His green crest is braided into rings. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Shedinn is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Shedinn lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Guard they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Courier, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Sard (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this eastern man is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. His rusty crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has red eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arjhan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tattered old clothes. His golden hair is still thick. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Burto hails from a village terrorized by giants. He found a children's book about a Halfling Fighter 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, he is not a threatening figure. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He has brown eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ulblyn liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.