Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Mantus will drive conversation. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Mantus hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is dressed in earthy colors with a red and green handkerchief worn on his right side. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker red hat.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He got into the Herbalist business at a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a whip on his belt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Beiro speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He uses divination through singing.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He stands about 4'11" and wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his white hair down. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Rael was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Through the years after Rael was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Rael's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Amethyst (120 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with grey slacks. His purple hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Mordai was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, 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 Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.