Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shane grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a simple violet robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He has a hunchback. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His brown hair is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. 4 Antitoxin. 1 Thunderstones. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. 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: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 18000 cp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His tied-back hair is blonde. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the west to a Cartwright, Patrick learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Cartwright for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp.