Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood, and is pretty ugly. His hair is blonde and curly. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Lance was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. His parents enrolled him in a Adept school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Cook. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 10000 sp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He has wavy chestnut hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born in the north. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His red hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

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

Possessions: 300 gp.