Description: This man is very fat, and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 22000 sp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 3 Antitoxin. 2 Acid flasks. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has shaved his head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. 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: He was born in the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'7", this man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Doctor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp.