Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is long and silver with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mortician but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Hobart was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, 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 Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'11" and wears a pastel collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His head has been shaved. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Soapmaker. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp).

Description: This man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'8" and muscular, this eastern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His crest is silver and curly. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Logical, Entrepeneur. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 sp. Onyx (70 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is wearing a long, pastel cloak. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gildmak grew up listening to his father's many stories. His parents enrolled him in a Expert school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1 Tanglefoot bags.