Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'2" when asserting himself. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1300 sp. Moonstone (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is cut close to his head. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: John 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 is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Jet (60 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a red Stetson hat and red clothes. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Odo was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Anselm will drive conversation. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Anselm has worked very hard to control his curse. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anselm fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born in the north to a Mason, Raymond learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Emerald (1600 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp).