Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished dagger as well. His hair is brown and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Rael lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp. White opal (1400 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His hair is black and curly. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Frederick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears long strands of sapphire and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His green crest is long and unkept. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 has passion for adventuring and risk; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 70000 cp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has brown hair. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 has worked as a Miller like his father before him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. His black fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful, Antagonistic. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1300 gp.