Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small blue hat.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nicholas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Pink pearl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor, and carries sais. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Shoemaker. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shoemaker. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Robert hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is short and black. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He bought a glaive and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is content

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.