Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears just a grey suit. He has golden hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered grey hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Theren was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. When Theren reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Average lock.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and carries tridents. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Fargas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 40000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has wavy gold crest. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He worked as a nervous Sellsword and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Jeweler again.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his chestnut hair down. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Aquamarine (700 gp). Coral (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'3" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His copper crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Bidreked hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sculptor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 14000 sp. Fire opal (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Banded agate (16 gp).