Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Alex was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Geoffrey was born with his father's beautiful face. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears black trousers with red and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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: He was born into a rich family. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: An older man who dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a white coat with red slacks, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Theodoric speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Architect arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp.