Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A true patriot, Simon would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. He is physically well-built. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Manfred is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Red garnet (90 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Jade (90 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses like a well dressed Apothecary does. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Layabout profession.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Apothecary job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with pastel slacks. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Alex was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1100 gp.