Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. 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 will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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 to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1900 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 a great chef.

History: Lorm was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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. After a long history of fighting, Lorm and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His brown hair is still thick. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 270 gp. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gray eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thorin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with violet slacks. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Brogg was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Brogg decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

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

Possessions: 37000 sp.