Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in an above average manner. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Barfa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Barfa was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Carter. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'4" and wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His crest, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2500 gp. Sard (30 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. His black hair is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. After coming to the age of reason, Broce took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Selfish, Impulsive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 sp. Hematite (10 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a flattop hair cut. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 sp. Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His blonde hair is cut short. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

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

Possessions: 10000 sp. Star ruby (600 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Jet (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.