Description: He is a husky man, who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Burto's homeland. Burto decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and he perpetually has his quarterstaff ready. His fur, while still mostly beige, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Spear hails from a village terrorized by drow. Spear abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He is greedy; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has no hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Adam grew up listening to his father's many stories. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 sp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a green Stetson hat and green clothes. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Jocelyn was born the youngest of three triplets. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Fortune-teller. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Vlorn hails from a village terrorized by brigands. 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. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he is content

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.