Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Raymond was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Cook. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has amber eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. A true patriot, Anselm would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Azurite (10 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Layabout. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing a long, grey cloak, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 12000 sp. Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and black robe with the hood down. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

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. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Raymond was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Joker, Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.