Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

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 uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was taken from his home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Hoshû and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: This man dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with grey slacks. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born into a rich family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 170 pp. Obsidian (15 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp).

Description: He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He carries with him a set of morningstars, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 60 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: This man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His parents enrolled him in a Warlock school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: He wears professional attire. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).