Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He carries a battered longsword and tarnished flail as well. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the north. A freak accident while working with his Scribe father left him crippled. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Barendd never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp).

Description: This man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: A 3'4" eastern man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Brewer. He bought a hammer and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Mundane, Forgetful, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2800 sp.