Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. His hair is auburn and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Shane 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 invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Shane hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants, and he perpetually has his quarterstaff ready. His hair is red and curly. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He got into the Apothecary business at a young age. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He became a Apothecary soon after.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Military, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2200 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is short and black. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He usually wears his grey robe and has his axe always slung over his shoulder. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, William embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 12000 cp.

Description: A 6'4" eastern man, he wears a grey shirt with thin white vertical stripes and red pants. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Cory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. Amber (100 gp).