Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Guard business.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'8" when asserting himself. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Carter. He has achieved small success as a Carter.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and balancing his hectic life and new carter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is long and brown with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear flannel. His tied-back hair is white. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He works hard and plays hard.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Performer. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: To be a Brewer again.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 sp. Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is physically well-built. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Rolf wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Rolf was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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 he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.