Description: He is a husky man, who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His rusty crest is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Heskan has worked very hard to control his curse. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Guard. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Darrak grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 130 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a grey vest and prefers white and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has wavy red crest. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 260 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He usually wears his white robe and has his scythe always slung over his shoulder. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is chestnut and very short. He has violet eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 70 gp.