Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Berrian was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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 betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1200 sp. Rich purple corundum (400 gp).

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is portly but not overly obese. He sports a flattop crest cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: Baradad hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Baradad grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Wizard 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 290 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and a wedding ring on his right hand. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. After a long history of fighting, Kilvar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Painter

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

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time, and is pretty ugly. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Richard grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Through the years after Richard was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Richard's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 sp.