Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a Crown-heir, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is short and red. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Balimaar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. After coming to the age of reason, Balimaar took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has black hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Nicholas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His hair is short and blonde. His eyes are gray and beady.

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 is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Diggory alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Diggory was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born in a small island village. Ralf liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Slave, Nature, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.