Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Shane's homeland. Shane decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Chrysoprase (40 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: A 6'0" western man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Kody and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker violet hat.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Dean was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He is content; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: PTSD, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a red coat with brown slacks. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Wymar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Wymar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 gp.