Description: This late middle aged man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a hand crossbow on his belt and is in decent physical shape. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his silver eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Marbas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 24000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black crest is thinning but still full. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Rathkran was born the youngest of three triplets. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and doesn't want to be a merchant and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1200 sp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Buckler.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His ears are large.

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. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 900 gp. Black opal (1300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Rose (20 gp). Azurite (13 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longbow, just in case. His hair, while still mostly purple, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Bard 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.