Description: This northern man wears dull blue sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with green slacks. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Warryn is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Amethyst (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Red spinel (120 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His hair is cut close to his head. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Erdan 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 has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has no hair. He has red eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Gifted from a young age, Fenriz studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Fenriz took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scimitar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his top green hat.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.