Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: 5'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Gunter alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 28000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is short and chestnut. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Nicholas's homeland. Nicholas decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thomas grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Thomas 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has no hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Silver pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.