Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears bulky red painted plate armor. His crest is short and copper. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Shamash lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Shamash alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This malnourished man sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in the north to a Sailor, Umpen learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Soapmaker, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Sailor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His black hair is long and unkept. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Theren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'3". He wears a fancy green suit, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hand crossbow. He wears his green crest up. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Adrex was born with his father's beautiful face. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp.