Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His red hair is still thick. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Ernest is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a green armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has shaved his head bald. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He struck the Mercenary job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 5000 sp. Coral (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Armorer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Raymond fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Armorer and was forced into it by his family; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 gp. Tourmaline (140 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rolf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp.