Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Justin never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Has a crush, In love. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 14000 cp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. The war was a terrible time for him, and Shane does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is red and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 19000 cp. Jade (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alex grew up listening to his father's many stories. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).